Volunteer 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 following traffic laws, maintaining and inspecting the vehicle, refueling as needed, and creating a safe environment for children. Drivers enforce student safety rules, assist students entering or exiting the vehicle when needed, maintain a calm and caring demeanor, and stay aware of students who may need help or be misbehaving. Drivers may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the Director. This is a volunteer, non-exempt (hourly) position.
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 and have been continuously licensed for the past three years.
- Be 21–80 years of age.
- Have a clean driving record, with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years; candidates with such incidents should contact the Program Coach for an employment eligibility determination.
- 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 of 15-passenger vans do not need a special license.
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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