Volunteer CDL Bus Driver

Lifewise Academy • Clyde, OH

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About The Position

As a LifeWise CDL bus driver, you will provide safe and reliable transportation for public school students and LifeWise volunteers to and from the LifeWise site. The role involves maintaining the cleanliness and mechanical safety of the bus, completing regular inspections, and creating a safe environment for children. Drivers may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if they agree to do so with the director.

The position requires a mature personal Christian faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith and active participation in a local church whose doctrine aligns with it. LifeWise Academy notes that its hiring practices comply with federal and state law and that, as a religious organization, it may give employment preference to members of its own religion.

Requirements

• Have a mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Actively participate in and be committed to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); a copy may be kept on file by the LifeWise program.
• Have been continuously licensed for the past three years.
• Hold a CDL with a passenger vehicle (P) endorsement.
• Be 21–80 years of age.
• Have a clean driving record, with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.
• Undergo and pass a background check through LifeWise Academy.
• Undergo and pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and clear the FMCSA Clearinghouse check.
• Complete drug and/or alcohol testing as required, including pre-employment testing, annual random tests, and testing following traffic accidents.
• If age 75 or older, submit a copy of the CDL license and P Passenger Endorsement annually via support ticket.
• If the driver has a known medical condition, obtain a yearly underwriter-approved Physician’s Statement.

Nice To Haves

• School bus (S) endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and LifeWise volunteers to and from the LifeWise site.
• Obey traffic laws.
• Maintain the cleanliness and mechanical safety of the bus.
• Perform regular bus inspections.
• Refuel the vehicle as needed.
• Create and maintain a safe environment for children.
• Enforce safety rules for students.
• Assist students with entering or exiting the vehicle as needed.
• Demonstrate a calm and caring demeanor.
• Be aware of which students need help or are misbehaving.
• Complete training required by LifeWise Academy.
• Volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the director.

What This Job Offers

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