DRIVER, FOOD DELIVERY

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a delivery driver to load, transport, and deliver materials across district locations. The role involves coordinating with route drivers, ensuring on-time deliveries, and maintaining records of shipments and vehicle safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least two years of route driving experience. Applicants should reside in Colorado and be able to meet physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• Two or more years driving experience on a scheduled route.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading items into and out of delivery vehicle and ensuring safe transportation and timely delivery.
• Collaborating with Delivery Route Driver to move goods to and from district locations.
• Filling orders and delivering materials to shipping area for final packing and dispatch.
• Communicating delivery details with site personnel (e.g., kitchen staff, facilities staff).
• Complying with traffic laws and district procedures, including vehicle inspection and reporting.
• Coordinating with supervisor using two-way radio and keeping vehicle clean and organized.

Skills

Driving experience

Route delivery

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Applications will be received until April 17, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About This Job

Performs a variety of tasks including checking, preparing, distributing materials, equipment and supplies received and distributed from District warehouse as well as drives district vehicles and/ or helps district delivery route drivers deliver and pick up district materials, food and supplies within a specified schedule and route.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range. $21.21 per hour
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You'll Do

• Responsible for loading and unloading items into and out of delivery vehicle and for the careful transportation and delivery of assigned items at the scheduled time and location following District safety procedures.
• Works with Delivery Route Driver to deliver requested goods to and from district locations in the warehouse, departments, schools or other locations.
• Fills orders and delivers materials to shipping area for final packing and delivery.
• Communicates and coordinates delivery information with site personnel (e.g., kitchen staff, facilities staff).
• Obeys traffic laws and follows established traffic, transportation, and district procedures, including vehicle inspection and reporting.
• Communicates and coordinates with supervisor using two way radio.
• Keeps assigned area/ vehicle clean and organized.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must meet district insurability requirements.
• Two or more years driving experience on a scheduled route.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.