Volunteer Vehicle Driver

LifeWise Academy • Canton, OH

18h

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 role requires a responsible, punctual driver with a clean driving record. Drivers may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the Director.

LifeWise Academy is a religious organization and may give employment preference to members of its own religion under the applicable federal-law exception described in its EEO statement.

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.
• 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 their Program Coach for an 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 a 15-passenger van do not need a special license.
• 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.
• Drivers over age 75 must submit additional documentation as required.

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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