Non-CDL Transportation Driver - 20279414

Clover Park School District; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Clover Park School District Transportation in Lakewood, WA is hiring a Non-CDL Transportation Driver V. This role transports students to and from school and activities in a district vehicle, adhering to schedules, routes, and safety policies.

Requirements include five years of licensed driving experience, a WA Enhanced Driver’s License, and a clean driving record. The position is non-exempt and involves background checks and mandatory FHWA drug/alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; must be at least 21; five years driving experience; WA Enhanced Driver’s License.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and interact with staff, students, and families.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety rules, procedures, and district policies.

Responsibilities

• Keeps student safety as priority and follows time schedules and routes.
• Maintains daily log and route book; reports route issues to Transportation Director.
• Ensures vehicle cleanliness and operates within safety guidelines and laws.
• Attends in-service trainings and meetings as required by the district.
• Represents the district professionally when interacting with students and the public.

Skills

English communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Driving in adverse weather

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computers & Email

Job description

Non-CDL Transportation Driver - 20279414

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946355

Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Hourly Rate Range: $27.91/hr - $30.95/hr

Hours per Day: 8.0

Days per Year: 191

Shift: Varies

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title: Non-CDL Transportation Driver V

Classification Level:

Reports to: Working Titles: Director of Transportation

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation or his/her designee, reliably, efficiently, and safely transports students to and from school and other approved activities according to time schedules and routes, in a school district motor pool vehicle. This position is subject to FHWA drug & alcohol testing as provided by District Policy 5259.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains order during trips and adheres to safety rules when loading and unloading
• Maintains familiarity with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of District motor pool vehicles.
• Monitors students in transport and reports concerns to Director of Transportation/
• Coordinates with Paraeducators or other District staff when needing help loading and unloading
• Exercises responsible leadership and professional attitude.
• Keeps student information confidential.
• Keeps assigned District vehicle clean.
• Completes daily log, keeps route book up to date, and reports route.
• Follows accident procedures.
• Reports to Director of Transportation/designee any student misconduct and parent
• Completes prompt write-ups regarding motor pool vehicle
• Discharges students only at authorized stops/destinations.
• Takes direction and instruction regarding safe driving procedures as required to fulfill functions.
• Attends annual in-service (required by law), meetings and training sessions which the District determines necessary to fulfill position responsibilities
• Maintains ability to drive all motor pool fleet and operate special equipment.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or GED/equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Minimum of five years of experience as a licensed driver
• Washington State Enhanced Driver’s License
• Acceptable driving record as defined in WAC 392-144-103 (2)(3). Driving record free of all major violations such as DWI or negligent driving, with a limited number of minor violations

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in driving in all kinds of adverse weather conditions
• Basic knowledge of computers and email software
• Must be able communicate easily and clearly in English
• Ability to interact tactfully and positively with all levels of staff, management, applicants, and other customers and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Possess strong initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion regarding personnel issues and other sensitive information
• Ability to effectively establish work priorities, and to make independent decisions
• Ability to work on multiple tasks
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible and open to new ideas
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Ability to follow directions yet exercise independent and appropriate decision making
• Ability to provide professional customer service to a diverse community
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to exchange information accurately and appropriately
• Ability to adapt to changes in all transportation operations while calmly handling predictable and/or emergency situations and conflicts
• Ability to present a professional appearance and positive attitude when communicating and interacting with students, parents, fellow workers and the general public from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to learn the safety standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to student transportation
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a punctual and excellent work attendance record

Certification and Licenses

• Fingerprinting and background check at the expense of the employee (Washington State Patrol & FBI background clearance)
• Must have a valid Enhanced Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Five-year complete driving abstract (obtained from of Licensing)
• Ability to acquire first aid/CPR/AED certification

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual
• Previous experience in a public-school setting or related learning/development environment
• Experience reading and interpreting road and street maps
• Familiarity with vehicle maintenance concepts
• Knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to student transportation

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to use fingers, hands and arms, sit for prolonged periods of time. Ability to bend, stretch, twist, walk, reach and perform recurring physical activity requiring ordinary strength. Ability to hear and see, to perform duties of driving bus. Exposures include traffic, inclement weather at times, cold, heat dust, fumes possible infectious diseases. Constant exposure to moderate level of noise that does not require hearing protection and occasional disruptive behavior of students. Required to operate hand and foot controls. Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds in difficult working positions. Exposure to vibration of moving vehicle while in a sitting position. Constant mental and visual attention required.

FLSA: Non-exempt AFFILIATION: ESPCP

JOB CLASS: Technical WORK YEAR: 191 days

* Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

**Shifts are subject to change

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, housing, immigration or citizenship status, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district's online or alternative learning programs. This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, [phone], [e-mail] ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, [phone], [e-mail]. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Recruitment Services
• 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
• Lakewood, Washington 98499
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]