Volunteer Driver

LifeWise Academy • Rockford, MI

6d

About The Position

As a LifeWise vehicle 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. If you're interested in
this position, apply on the program's webpage.

Requirements

• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith [https://lifewise.org/statementoffaith/]
• 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 [https://lifewise.org/statementoffaith/]
• Regular 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
• Vehicles seating more than 15 passengers: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsement for driving a passenger vehicle (P)
• 15 passenger van: no special license required
• Age requirement: 21-80 years of age
• Any driver above the age of 75 is required to submit additional documentation as follows:
• Van Drivers over the age of 75: Submit an annual Physician's Statement via support ticket
• CDL Licensed Drivers over the age of 75: 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. If the candidate does have at-fault accidents or traffic citations, contact your Program Coach who will then reach out to the HR Team to determine the candidate's employment eligibility.
• Undergo and pass a background check through LifeWise Academy
• All drivers with known medical conditions are required to obtain a yearly underwriter-approved Physician's Statement (refer to this Physician's Statement [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sDi7uRIlUuZwI_c_8HBptdKjT48lh4Gl/view] from Brotherhood Mutual).
• Complete drug and/or alcohol testing as required. Drug testing will be conducted for pre-employment, annual random tests and 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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed