Volunteer Vehicle Driver
About The Position
The Volunteer Vehicle Driver provides safe and reliable transportation for public school students and LifeWise volunteers to and from the LifeWise site. The role involves driving and caring for the vehicle, maintaining a safe environment for children, and supporting student safety and behavior. The driver may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the Director. Candidates must meet LifeWise Academy’s faith and church-participation qualifications, licensing and age requirements, and screening requirements. Depending on vehicle capacity and the driver’s age or medical circumstances, additional licenses or documentation may be required. Drivers must complete required drug and/or alcohol testing.
Requirements
- A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
- 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.
- A regular driver's license; a copy may be kept on file by the LifeWise program.
- Continuous licensure for the past three years.
- Age 21–80.
- Undergo and pass a background check through LifeWise Academy.
- Undergo and pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
- Complete drug and/or alcohol testing as required, including pre-employment testing, annual random tests, and testing following traffic accidents.
- For vehicles seating more than 15 passengers, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger vehicle (P) endorsement is required.
- Drivers of 15-passenger vans do not need a special license.
- Van drivers over age 75 must submit an annual Physician's Statement via support ticket.
- CDL-licensed drivers over age 75 must submit a copy of their CDL license and passenger (P) endorsement annually via support ticket.
- Drivers over age 75 must have a clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years. If they have at-fault accidents or citations, the Program Coach should contact the HR Team to determine employment eligibility.
- Drivers with known medical conditions must obtain a yearly underwriter-approved Physician's Statement.
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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
