Volunteer Vehicle Driver

Lifewise Academy • Latrobe, PA

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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. The ideal candidate is responsible and punctual and has a clean driving record. The role is classified as non-exempt (hourly) and volunteer. Applicants should apply on the program's webpage.

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.
• Be 21–80 years of age.
• 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.
• 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 testing, annual random tests, and testing following traffic accidents.
• Drivers over age 75 must provide additional documentation. Drivers over 75 with at-fault accidents or traffic citations in the past five years must have their eligibility reviewed by the HR Team.
• Van drivers over age 75 must submit an annual Physician's Statement.
• CDL-licensed drivers over age 75 must annually submit a copy of their CDL license and passenger (P) endorsement.

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