LifeWise CDL Bus Driver

LIFEWISE CDL BUS DRIVER

Overview

As a LifeWise CDL bus driver, you will provide safe and reliable transportation for public school students to and from the LifeWise site. Our ideal candidate is responsible and punctual and has a clean driving record.

Qualifications and Experience

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

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

School bus (S) endorsement preferred

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

Job Responsibilities Overview

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

Volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the director

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Grid Level: 1a

Every member is asked to complete a background check once every 3 years.