Vehicle Driver

Lifewise Academy • Columbus, OH

2d

About The Position

The Vehicle Driver provides safe and reliable transportation for public school students and LifeWise volunteers to and from the LifeWise site. The role involves maintaining and inspecting the vehicle, following traffic and student-safety rules, and assisting students as needed. Drivers may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if they agree to do so with the Director.

Candidates must meet the stated faith, church participation, licensing, age, screening, and documentation requirements. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly) and part-time.

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.
• Hold 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.
• Be 21–80 years of age.
• Undergo and pass a background check through LifeWise Academy.
• Undergo and pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• 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, annual random testing, and testing following traffic accidents.
• For vehicles seating more than 15 passengers, hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger-vehicle (P) endorsement.
• Drivers over age 75 must provide the specified additional documentation. Drivers over 75 must have no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the past five years; if they do, the Program Coach must contact the HR Team to determine employment eligibility.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed