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Bus Driver

Job in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, 52001, USA
Listing for: Young World Physical Education
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Driver
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21.29 USD Hourly USD 21.29 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: 25-26 Bus Driver

Job Description

DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION-BUS DRIVER

Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to meet all Department of Education requirements for school bus drivers, including licensing, training, background checks, drug screens and health standards.
  • Ability to work with, lead and teach students appropriate bus behavior and rules.
  • Positive, patient, flexible attitude to work in a structured environment.
  • Ability to keep bus in clean working condition.
  • Strong communication skills.
Experience
  • School bus or large vehicle driving experience preferred.
  • Acceptable driving record.
  • Knowledge of the streets and roads of the DCSD area.
  • Some knowledge of automotive mechanics preferred.
  • Experience working with or supervising children preferred.
Working Relationships
  • Works with:
    Drivers, Attendants, Dispatchers, Mechanics & General Public
  • Supervises:
    Students
  • Reports to:

    Assistant Manager and Manager of Transportation
Basic Function

To provide safe, efficient and reliable transportation for eligible students of the Dubuque Community School District.

Paid training – in‑house Entry Level Driver Training program available for qualified applicants needing licensing.

Salary: $21.29/hr with guaranteed 2 hour minimum per shift.

Electronic routing programs provided for driving directions and student information.

Position Responsibilities
  • Maintain a current commercial driver’s license, CDL physical and school bus permit.
  • Observe all state laws and regulations to be a safe, defensive and courteous driver.
  • All employees are subject to pre‑hire and periodic background investigation.
  • All drivers are subject to pre‑hire alcohol and drug screen at employer’s expense.
  • Must report on demand for random or post‑accident drug and alcohol testing.
  • Report to work in a timely manner to perform all duties as scheduled.
  • Complete pre‑use bus inspection and report any faults to mechanics.
  • Acquire current knowledge of the roads and streets within the Dubuque Community School District.
  • Use provided route information to run on schedule.
  • Supervise safe loading, unloading and transportation of students from age 2 to 21.
  • Be a positive role model for students by exhibiting professional work habits.
  • Teach students safe riding habits and emergency evacuation procedures.
  • Be able to relate to and work with students with medical, mental or physical needs.
  • Follow any required special handling requirements that students may need.
  • Ensure child restraint equipment or seat belts are properly used.
  • Maintain order with respect and refer misbehaved student activity to the Transportation Manager.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all records and student information.
  • Legibly and accurately complete all required paperwork and record keeping.
  • Report accurate description of child abuse when observed.
  • Keep route or trip vehicle interior and exterior in clean condition.
  • Fuel vehicle, perform post‑trip inspection and other minor maintenance tasks.
  • Report operational condition to mechanics as needed for repair.
  • Be available and successfully complete all required training.
  • Be able to learn technology requirements as needed.
  • Communicate information clearly and in an appropriate, professional manner.
  • Work effectively in stressful, emergency situations when they occur.
  • Report to supervisor any traffic accidents and/or violations when they occur.
  • Use a positive professional attitude with co‑workers, school staff, parents and students.
  • All duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. Duties may be added to or eliminated at any time.
  • Working Conditions
  • Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
  • Risk involved with working in a moving environment: driving in traffic, on highways, side streets, parking lots and rough rural roads.
  • Risk of exposure to communicable diseases.
  • Acceptable to work in varying temperatures; extreme heat or cold.
  • Ability to work around vehicles with loud, noisy, moving parts.
  • Possible exposure to vehicle exhaust and cleaning supplies.
  • Position Expectations Regarding Professionalism, Confidentiality and Training
  • Maintain professional emotional behavior at all times.
  • Profanity is strictly prohibited.
  • Personal cell phone use while…
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