CDL School Bus Driver – Safe Student Transport

lifewisecareers; Mechanicsburg (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time CDL bus driver to transport students and volunteers to and from the LifeWise site. The role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and maintaining the bus’s cleanliness and mechanical readiness.

Candidates must hold a CDL with the appropriate endorsements, maintain a clean driving record, and pass background and drug tests as required. Collaboration with LifeWise staff and potential classroom volunteering are possible.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time CDL bus driver to transport students and volunteers to and from the LifeWise site. The role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and maintaining the bus’s cleanliness and mechanical readiness.

Candidates must hold a CDL with the appropriate endorsements, maintain a clean driving record, and pass background and drug tests as required. Collaboration with LifeWise staff and potential classroom volunteering are possible.