Volunteer School Bus Driver — Safely Transport Students

lifewisecareers; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a CDL bus driver to transport students to and from the LifeWise site with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. The role requires a valid CDL with passenger vehicle endorsement, a clean driving record, and compliance with LifeWise background checks and drug testing.

The position includes maintaining bus safety, assisting students, and completing LifeWise training, while reflecting our faith-based environment.

Qualifications

• Must have held CDL license for the past 3 years.
• CDL with endorsement for driving a passenger vehicle (P) required.
• School bus (S) endorsement preferred.
• Age 21–80 years.
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations in 5 years.
• Background check required (LifeWise Academy).
• Drug and/or alcohol testing required (pre-employment, random, post-accidents).
• Yearly Physician's Statement for known medical conditions.

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 with the director.

Skills

Clean driving record

Safety-focused

Punctual

Christian faith alignment

Church involvement

Tools

CDL license with passenger vehicle endorsement (P) required

School bus (S) endorsement preferred

CDL license

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a CDL bus driver to transport students to and from the LifeWise site with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. The role requires a valid CDL with passenger vehicle endorsement, a clean driving record, and compliance with LifeWise background checks and drug testing.

The position includes maintaining bus safety, assisting students, and completing LifeWise training, while reflecting our faith-based environment.