CDL Bus Driver

LifeWise Academy; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a CDL bus driver to transport public school students to and from the LifeWise site. You will be responsible, punctual, and maintain a clean driving record while ensuring safety for every ride.

Responsibilities include obeying traffic laws, performing pre-trip inspections, maintaining bus cleanliness and mechanical safety, assisting students on and off the vehicle, enforcing safety rules, and participating in required LifeWise training.

Qualifications

• CDL with passenger vehicle endorsement (P) is required.
• Must have been continuously licensed for the past 3 years.
• Age 21–80 years.
• Background check and MVR clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and LifeWise volunteers to and from the LifeWise site.
• Obey traffic laws.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and mechanical safety.
• 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.
• Complete LifeWise Academy training as required.
• Volunteer in LifeWise classroom if agreed with director.

Skills

Safe driving

Punctual

Clean driving record

Education

CDL license with P endorsement

School bus endorsement preferred

Job description

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

• Undergo and pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and clear the FMCSA Clearinghouse check

• 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

• Complete training required by LifeWise Academy

• 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

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