Bus Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLBMBVvl1cGs9Hq8X2dHx9Z_CF3tDI5p/view?usp=sharing]
• 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 [https://lifewise.org/statementoffaith/]
• CDL driver's license (a copy may be kept on file by the LifeWise program)
• The driver is required to have been continuously licensed for the past three years
• Appropriate special licenses
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsement for driving a passenger vehicle (P) required
• Age requirement: 21-80 years of age
• Any CDL driver above the age of 75 is required to submit a copy of their CDL license and (P) Passenger 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
• Complete drug and/or alcohol testing as required. Drug testing will be conducted for pre-employment, annual random tests and following traffic accidents.
• All drivers with known medical conditions are required to 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 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