Volunteer Vehicle Driver

LifeWise Academy • Dayton, 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 requires a responsible, punctual driver with a clean driving record. Drivers must meet LifeWise Academy’s faith, licensing, age, background-check, motor vehicle report, medical documentation, and drug/alcohol testing 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 between 21 and 80 years of age.
• Drivers over age 75 must submit additional documentation annually: van drivers must submit a Physician’s Statement; CDL drivers must submit a copy of their CDL license and passenger (P) endorsement. Drivers over 75 are required to 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 should contact the Program Coach for an employment eligibility determination by the HR Team.
• Undergo and pass a LifeWise Academy background check.
• 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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