Vehicle Driver

Job Description

Overview

As a LifeWise vehicle driver in the LifeWise North Adams Community Schools program, 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.

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

Qualifications and Experience

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

Any driver above the age of 75 is required to submit additional documentation as follows:

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 annually via support ticket

Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.

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).

A mature personal Christian faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Active membership in a church in which teaching aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Benefits

Retirement plan, including employer match