Vehicle Driver

lifewisecareers; Washington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time LifeWise vehicle driver to transport students and volunteers to and from the LifeWise site. Applicants must have a mature Christian faith aligned with our beliefs, a clean driving record, and appropriate licenses.

Background checks, MVR, and annual physician statements may be required depending on age and health status. Responsibilities include safe driving, maintaining the bus, performing inspections, refueling, and supervising students.

Qualifications

• Licensed driver with clean driving record and valid CDL with passenger endorsement if required.
• Maintains a current regular driver's license and agrees to MVR/background checks.
• Meets age requirement and can provide physician statements if over 75.
• Commitment to LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith and local church involvement.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and LifeWise volunteers safely to and from the LifeWise site.
• Obey all traffic laws and maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety.
• Conduct regular bus inspections and refuel as needed.
• Create a safe environment for students and enforce safety rules.
• Assist students entering/exiting the vehicle and monitor behavior.
• Volunteer in LifeWise classroom if agreed with the Director.

Skills

Regular driver's license

CDL with P endorsement

Clean driving record

Background check

MVR check

Physician's Statement required for >75

Drug and/or alcohol testing

Religious faith alignment with LifeWis

Age 21–80

Job description

Overview

As a LifeWise vehicle driver, you will provide safe and reliable transportation for public school students to and from the LifeWise site. Our ideal candidate is responsible and punctual and has a clean driving record.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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
• Regular driver's license (a copy may be kept on file by the LifeWise program)
  • The driver is required to have been continuously licensed for the past three years
• Appropriate special licenses
  • Vehicles seating more than 15 passengers: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsement for driving a passenger vehicle (P)
  • 15 passenger van: no special license required
• Age requirement: 21-80 years of age
  • Van Drivers over the age of 75: Submit an annual Physician's Statement via support ticket
  • CDL Licensed Drivers over the age of 75: Submit a copy of their CDL license and (P) Passenger Endorsement annually via support ticket
• Any driver above the age of 75 is required to submit additional documentation as follows:
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years. If the candidate does have at-fault accidents or traffic citations, contact your Program Coach who will then reach out to the HR Team to determine the candidate's employment eligibility.
• Undergo and pass a background check through LifeWise Academy
• Undergo and pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• All drivers with known medical conditions are required to obtain a yearly underwriter-approved Physician's Statement (refer to this Physician's Statement from Brotherhood Mutual).
• Complete drug and/or alcohol testing as required. Drug testing will be conducted for pre-employment, annual random tests and following traffic accidents.

Job Responsibilities Overview

• 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

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type: Part-Time

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