Vehicle Driver
About The Position
As a LifeWise vehicle driver, you will provide safe and reliable transportation for public school students and LifeWise volunteers to and from the LifeWise site. The role involves obeying traffic laws, maintaining and inspecting the vehicle, supporting student safety, and helping students enter or exit the vehicle as needed. Drivers should be responsible, punctual, and have a clean driving record. The position is part-time and classified as non-exempt (hourly). Candidates must have a mature personal Christian faith aligned with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith and actively participate in a local church with aligned doctrine. Drivers must meet the applicable licensing requirements, age requirements, background and motor vehicle checks, and drug and/or alcohol testing requirements. Additional documentation applies to drivers over age 75 and drivers with known medical conditions.
Requirements
- Have a mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
- Actively participate in and be committed to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
- Have a regular driver's license; a copy may be kept on file by the LifeWise program.
- Have been continuously licensed for the past three years.
- For vehicles seating more than 15 passengers, hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger vehicle (P) endorsement.
- Be 21–80 years of age.
- Undergo and pass a background check through LifeWise Academy.
- Undergo and pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
- For drivers over age 75, have a clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years; candidates with such incidents must be referred to the Program Coach for an employment eligibility determination.
- Drivers with known medical conditions must obtain a yearly underwriter-approved Physician's Statement.
- Complete drug and/or alcohol testing as required, including pre-employment testing, annual random tests, and testing following traffic accidents.
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.
- Volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
