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 requires a responsible and punctual driver with a clean driving record. Drivers maintain the cleanliness and mechanical safety of the vehicle, perform regular inspections, refuel as needed, and create a safe environment for children. A driver may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the Director. Candidates must meet LifeWise Academy’s faith, licensing, age, driving-record, screening, and medical documentation requirements. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly) and volunteer.
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 21–80 years of age.
- For van drivers over age 75, submit an annual Physician's Statement. For CDL-licensed drivers over age 75, annually submit a copy of the CDL license and passenger endorsement. Drivers over age 75 must submit additional documentation.
- Have a clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years; candidates with such incidents must be referred to the Program Coach for an eligibility determination by HR.
- 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.
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