Volunteer CDL Bus Driver
Lifewise Academy•Decatur, IN
About The Position
As a LifeWise CDL bus driver, you will provide safe and reliable transportation for public school students to and from the LifeWise site. The role involves transporting children and LifeWise volunteers, maintaining the bus and completing required inspections, and creating a safe and caring environment for students. The driver may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the director.
Requirements
- A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
- Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
- A CDL driver's license; a copy may be kept on file by the LifeWise program.
- Must have been continuously licensed for the past three years.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger vehicle (P) endorsement.
- Must be 21–80 years of age.
- CDL drivers above age 75 must submit a copy of their CDL license and passenger (P) endorsement annually via support ticket.
- 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.
- Drivers with known medical conditions must 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 inspections of the bus.
- Refuel the vehicle as needed.
- Create 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.
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