Truck Driver
Dubuque Community School District
1 Positions
ID: 82215
Posted On 09/24/2025
Job Overview
Hourly rate: $24.47
Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Priorities: Applicants must be able to work independently to timely deliver meals, mail and materials to assigned schools; Safe driving record and CDL required; Ability to prioritize deliveries to maintain schedule; and
Ability to repeatedly move and secure material in excess of 50 pounds in a safe manner.
BASIC FUNCTION:
To provide safe, efficient and reliable transfer of meals, school supplies, equipment, records & mail on regular schedule between school buildings. Occasional school bus driving as needed.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Qualifications:
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High School diploma or equivalent
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Clean driving record.
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Ability to repeatedly, push or pull items 50-100 lbs and lift 50+ pounds.
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Have positive, patient, flexible attitude to work in a structured environment.
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Ability to keep delivery truck in clean working condition.
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Must have strong communication skills.
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Ability to prioritize tasks in order of importance during allotted time.
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Able to meet all requirements of the Department of Education for school bus drivers. Including licensing, training, background checks, drug screens and health standards.
Experience:
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Large vehicle driving experience preferred.
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Successfully worked in time sensitive delivery environment.
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Knowledge of the streets and roads of the DCSD area.
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Some knowledge of automotive mechanics preferred.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Works with: Food Service Staff, Warehouse Staff, Principals, School Staff, & General Public
Supervises: Security of school meals, supplies, equipment, records & mail transferring between buildings.
Reports to: Assistant Manager and Manager of Transportation.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - Truckers work together as a team to safely and efficiently deliver meals, mail and school supplies between buildings within the district. The trucker is primarily responsible for the safe loading, unloading and security of all items in the vehicle. Prioritizing orders, consistency on route and communicating with others are essential to get products delivered as needed. Truckers are also utilized as substitute bus drivers when the need arises.
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Maintain a current commercial driver’s license, CDL physical and school bus permit.
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Observe all state laws and regulations to be a safe, defensive and courteous driver.
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All employees are subject to pre-hire and periodic background investigation.
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All drivers are subject to pre-hire alcohol and drug screen at employer’s expense.
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All drivers are subject to and must report on demand for random or post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
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Report to work in a timely manner to perform all duties as scheduled.
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Complete pre-use truck inspection, report any faults to Mechanics.
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Acquire current knowledge of the roads and streets within the Dubuque Community School District.
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Use provided route information to run on scheduled time.
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Use proper lifting technics to safely load, unload and secure heavy food totes, trays, carts, boxes of supplies from food service to schools. Return items as needed.
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Prioritize trucking orders to complete between route schools, warehouse, print center and Forum.
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Deliver interschool mail along route.
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Be able to relate to and successfully communicate with staff to meet the needs of everyone involved.
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Follow any required special handling requirements that the materials may need.
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Maintain confidentiality of all records and student information
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Legibly and accurately complete all required paperwork and record keeping.
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Report accurate description of child abuse when observed.
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Keep route or trip vehicle interior and exterior in clean condition.
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Fuel vehicle, post trip inspection and perform other minor maintenance tasks.
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Report operational condition to mechanics as needed for repair.
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Be available and successfully complete all required training.
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Be able to learn technology requirements as needed.
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Be able to communicate information clearly and in appropriate, professional manner.
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Be able to work effectively in stressful, emergency situations when they occur.
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Report to supervisor any, and all, traffic accidents and/or violations when they occur.
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Use positive professional attitude with co-workers, school staff, parents and students.
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The above responsibilities and duties are intended to describe the general nature and level or work performed by a person in the position. Duties may be added to, or eliminated at any time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Risk of exposure to extremely hot & cold items.
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Risk involved with working in a moving environment. Driving in traffic, on highways, side streets, parking lots and loading areas.
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Acceptable to work in varying temperatures; extreme heat or cold.
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The ability to work around vehicles with loud, noisy, moving parts.
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Possible exposure to vehicle exhaust and cleaning supplies.
Primary Contact
12308
Jean Pfeiler
HR Coordinator,
563-552-3028
Phone
Phone
Phone
563-552-3026
Fax
jpfeiler@dbqschools.org
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Job Details
Categories
Transportation
Location
Dubuque, IA
Shift
First Shift
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Pay/Salary
$24.47/hr
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid Holidays
Qualifications
Education
High School/GED
Company ID
971
Job REQ #
# Positions
1
Start Date
20250924
End Date
20251017
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Dubuque Community School District
About the Company
The Dubuque Community School District reorganized in the early 1960's with the surrounding rural area and now serves a population of over 70,000. Presently, we have a student enrollment of approximately 10,120 students. A total staff of 2,522 employees (including 959 certified teachers, counselors and nurses) is presently employed by the Dubuque Community School District. The geographical area the Dubuque District serves is over 245 square miles and the District provides school bus transportation approximately 5,000 students each day.
Eighteen school buildings are utilized to house our educational program: two high schools, one alternative learning center, three middle schools, and twelve K-5 elementary schools. Other facilities are provided for transportation, maintenance, cafeteria, and administration.
Dubuque Public Schools provide a basic curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of children. Special programs include Title I, Learning Resource Services, Special Education, Talented and Gifted, and At-Risk.