Volunteer CDL Bus Driver - Safe Student Transport

lifewisecareers; Washington; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a LifeWise CDL bus driver to transport students and volunteers safely to and from the LifeWise site. The role requires a CDL with a passenger endorsement, clean driving history, and successful background and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, enforcing safety rules, assisting students, and maintaining a clean, well‑functioning bus. Willingness to undergo required training and participate in classroom activities is expected.

Qualifications

• CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement required.
• Active CDL with annual license maintenance.
• Must have clean driving record in past 5 years.
• Background check and FMCSA Clearinghouse clearance required.
• Drug and/or alcohol testing as required (pre-employment, random, post-accidents).
• Age 21–80; drivers over 75 must renew CDL and P endorsement yearly.

Responsibilities

• Transport students and LifeWise volunteers to and from the LifeWise site.
• Obey traffic laws at all times.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and mechanical safety; perform inspections.
• Refuel as needed and monitor equipment.
• Create and maintain a safe environment for students; enforce safety rules.
• Assist students with entering/exiting the vehicle; respond to misbehavior calmly.
• Complete LifeWise training; participate in classroom volunteering if agreed.

Skills

CDL with P endorsement

Clean driving record

Background check

MVR + FMCSA Clearinghouse

Drug/alcohol testing

Church involvement

Age 21-80

Licensed 3+ years

S endorsement preferred

Tools

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a LifeWise CDL bus driver to transport students and volunteers safely to and from the LifeWise site. The role requires a CDL with a passenger endorsement, clean driving history, and successful background and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, enforcing safety rules, assisting students, and maintaining a clean, well‑functioning bus. Willingness to undergo required training and participate in classroom activities is expected.