Bus Driver Jobs

About The Position

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 CDL and have been continuously licensed for the past three years.
• Hold a Commercial Driver’s License 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 the driver has a known medical condition, obtain a yearly underwriter-approved Physician’s Statement.

Nice To Haves

• School bus (S) endorsement.

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 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.