Volunteer CDL Bus Driver
Company: LifeWise Academy
Role summary
Volunteer CDL Bus Driver is a role at LifeWise Academy in Kendallville, Indiana, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-04. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Volunteer CDL Bus Driver
- Company
- LifeWise Academy
- Location
- Kendallville, Indiana, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-09-04
Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? LifeWise Academy is seeking a kind and reliable Volunteer CDL Bus Driver to help transport students to their after-school programs. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity to make a real difference in young lives.
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 c lear 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.
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