Volunteer Vehicle Driver

LifeWise Academy • Thornville, OH

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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 operating and maintaining the vehicle, following traffic laws, and creating a safe, caring environment for children. Drivers may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the Director. LifeWise Academy is a religious organization and may give employment preference to members of its religion, as permitted by federal law.

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 and 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. No special license is required for a 15-passenger van.
• Be between 21 and 80 years of age.
• Drivers over age 75 must submit additional documentation: van drivers must submit an annual Physician's Statement; CDL drivers must annually submit a copy of their CDL license and passenger (P) endorsement.
• Have a clean driving record, with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the past five years. If there are at-fault accidents or citations, the Program Coach will consult the HR Team to determine employment eligibility.
• 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.

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

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