Transportation Ministry - Driver

Transportation Ministry

TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY - DRIVER

Position Summary

The Transportation Ministry Driver provides safe, courteous, and reliable transportation for authorized church members, guests, seniors, families, children, and ministry participants traveling to worship services, church activities, and approved events. The driver operates only vehicles and routes assigned by Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (SMBC) and places passenger safety above schedule or convenience.

This position represents SMBC in direct service to the congregation and community. The employee is expected to respect and support SMBC's Christian mission and conduct all work in a professional, patient, and ministry-minded manner consistent with church policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate an assigned church bus, shuttle, van, or other authorized vehicle only when properly licensed, trained, rested, and fit for duty.
• Transport authorized passengers on approved routes and follow assigned pickup, drop-off, parking, and scheduling instructions.
• Complete and document required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including a final walk-through to ensure no passenger or personal property remains aboard.
• Verify that the vehicle is safe to operate; do not drive a vehicle with an unsafe condition, warning indicator, or unresolved defect.
• Comply with traffic laws, posted restrictions, vehicle-capacity limits, seat-belt requirements, and all SMBC transportation and insurance rules.
• Maintain appropriate following distance, avoid distracted or aggressive driving, and use mobile devices only as permitted by law and SMBC policy.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting within the driver's training and physical ability while using approved accessibility equipment and procedures.
• Use authorized passenger lists, route records, keys, fuel cards, and other church property only for approved purposes and safeguard them from unauthorized access.
• Promptly report delays, missed pickups, passenger concerns, unsafe conduct, vehicle damage, citations, license restrictions, accidents, injuries, and mechanical concerns.
• Follow emergency, breakdown, evacuation, severe-weather, and accident procedures; contact emergency services when needed and complete required reports.
• Never operate a vehicle while impaired, ill, dangerously fatigued, distracted, or affected by medication or another condition that could compromise safe driving.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, smoke-free vehicle and report sanitation, maintenance, fuel, or supply needs.
• Protect confidential passenger and route information and use photographs, recordings, and social media only as authorized by SMBC policy.
• Treat all passengers with dignity, patience, courtesy, and respect and use appropriate boundaries when transporting children or vulnerable adults.
• Complete other transportation-related duties assigned within the employee's qualifications, training, and authorized work schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age, or the minimum age required by SMBC's insurer and adopted policy.
• A current and valid driver's license of the class required for each assigned vehicle, including any commercial driver license, passenger endorsement, medical certification, or other credential required by law.
• An acceptable driving record under SMBC's insurer and transportation policy and continued eligibility to operate the assigned vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to operate the assigned passenger vehicle safely and to follow written routes, schedules, inspection procedures, and emergency instructions.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to remain calm during emergencies or changing conditions.
• Ability to serve respectfully with children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and other passengers who may require additional time or assistance.
• Successful completion of SMBC's screening process, required driver and vehicle-specific training, and any legally required drug and alcohol testing program applicable to the assigned vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a church bus, shuttle, passenger van, school bus, or similar vehicle.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification within the timeframe set by SMBC.
• Experience assisting seniors, children, individuals with disabilities, or passengers with mobility needs.

Driver Screening and Continuing Eligibility

Before driving and periodically thereafter, the employee must provide a current license and any required endorsements or certificates; authorize motor-vehicle-record reviews; complete job-related background screening with required notices and authorization; meet SMBC insurer requirements; and complete required safety training. When applicable to the assigned vehicle or operation, the driver must participate in federally or state-required testing, medical certification, recordkeeping, and qualification processes. The employee must promptly disclose any citation, arrest involving driving, crash, license suspension or restriction, medical limitation affecting safe operation, or other change that may affect eligibility to drive for SMBC.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve prolonged sitting and driving; entering and exiting vehicles; turning the head and body to observe traffic and passengers; operating doors, controls, lifts, and emergency equipment; standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assisting with light vehicle supplies. The employee must be able to see and hear conditions necessary for safe driving and passenger supervision, consistent with applicable licensing standards. Specific lifting or passenger-assistance expectations must be confirmed by SMBC based on the assigned vehicle, equipment, staffing, and insurer guidance.

Scheduling and Timekeeping

Drivers are scheduled according to ministry needs and are not guaranteed a minimum number of trips or hours. Employees must accurately record all compensable time, including required inspections, fueling, cleaning, waiting, training, meetings, and post-trip duties, and must obtain approval before working outside the assigned schedule. All compensable time will be paid in accordance with applicable law and SMBC policy.

Equal Opportunity and Religious Organization Notice

SMBC provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable law. Employment decisions will not be based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. As a religious organization, SMBC reserves rights available under applicable law to make employment decisions based on religion and alignment with its religious mission when lawful. SMBC will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees as required by applicable law, provided the person can safely perform the position's essential functions.

Employment Relationship and Document Status

Employment with SMBC is at will to the extent permitted by Texas law. This means either the employee or SMBC may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause, subject to applicable law. This job description is not an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship. It summarizes the position's primary responsibilities and may be revised as ministry needs, assigned vehicles, insurance requirements, policies, or legal requirements change.

To Apply for This Position

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the SMBC Employment Contact Form in full and submit your résumé. Applications will be reviewed and candidates whose qualifications align with the position will be contacted for the next steps in the process.