Top 5681 Transportation Jobs in Iowa

Train Conductor
CPKC —Marquette, IA
- $117,000 - $133,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Train Conductor
CPKC —Ottumwa, IA
- $117,000 - $133,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Box Truck Owner Operator
J.B. Hunt —Des Moines, IA
- Up to $750 a day
- Call employer
- Background check
- Owner-operator
- Mid-level
CDL-A Truck Driver - $5k Sign-On Bonus!
Marten Transport —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $1,400 - $1,867 a week
- Urgently hiring
- Dedicated
- No touch freight
- CDL A
- Free parking
- Passenger ride along program
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Logistics Technician CDL
BASF Corporation —Malcom, IA
- $19 - $26 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- CDL A
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver: Avg $1,825/wk & $2,500 Sign On Bonus
U.S. Xpress —Mount Pleasant, IA
- $0.75 per mile
- Full-time
- Dedicated
- DOT physical examination
- Pass drug screening
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Truck Driver Class A CDL
Midwest Coatings Co., Inc. —Modale, IA
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Local
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver: Avg $1,825/wk & $2,500 Sign On Bonus
U.S. Xpress —Bloomfield, IA
- $0.75 per mile
- Full-time
- Dedicated
- DOT physical examination
- Pass drug screening
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Class A CDL Company Truck Drivers
Quest Liner —Muscatine, IA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Route Driver
Digital Dumpsters —Iowa Falls, IA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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OTR Driver - 2,000 Weekly - Top Carrier
N.M. TRUCKING LLC —Waterloo, IA
- From $0.55 per mile
- Full-time
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Regional CDL Truck Driver
MetalMax —Cherokee, IA
- $1,800 - $1,875 a week
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- Passenger ride along program
- Health savings account
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7d
CDL-A Truck Driver - $5k Sign-On Bonus!
Marten Transport —Marshalltown, IA
- $1,400 - $1,867 a week
- Urgently hiring
- Dedicated
- No touch freight
- CDL A
- Free parking
- Passenger ride along program
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Class A CDL Driver
Clayton County Recycling —Monona, IA
- From $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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11d
CDL CLASS A ROAD DRIVER
FedEx Freight —Peosta, IA
- From $31.26 an hour
- Full-time
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Local
- CDL A
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14d
CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver
Don Hummer Trucking Corporation —Blackhawk, IA
- $67,491 - $133,277 a year
- Call employer
- Dedicated
- No touch freight
- CDL A
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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12d
School Bus Driver- Training Provided
Durham School Services —Waterloo, IA
- Up to $29.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Bus Driver (Part-time)
Altorfer CAT —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
Transportation Director
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corp. —Decorah, IA
- $69,954 - $80,981 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
11d
OTR CDL-A Truck Driver
TA Dedicated —Waterloo, IA
- $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Dedicated
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply

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Train Conductor

CPKC -
Marquette, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$117,000 - $133,000 a year

Benefits

Pension plan
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Safety regulations
Two-way radios for driver communication
Moving
English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Safety standard operating procedures

Full Job Description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

CPKC is hiring for October 2026.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The conductor position is a foundational role in the railway and operates within the framework of the union agreement. A conductor works as a member of a train crew that assists in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards. This position requires you to be vigilant about the safety of yourself and those around you. You must be prepared for unscheduled shift work, being away from home for extended periods of time and working outdoors in all types of weather.

Joining CPKC as a conductor can lead to career growth as a Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer or management.

Wondering if the conductor role is right for you? Complete this Realistic Job Preview to see if you would be a good fit for the Conductor lifestyle. Watch this video to hear an employee’s perspective on what it takes to be a CPKC Conductor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform work that can be physically demanding such as walking up to 6 miles a day on uneven ground, climbing up and down and lifting and pulling heavy objects (up to 80 pounds on occasion)
Willingness to work unscheduled shift work in a 24/7 operating environment
Working up to 12 hour shifts which include days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
Ability to report to work within a two hour call window, after scheduled rest
Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask
Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for long periods of time
Must be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, read and understand operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver's license

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Work in either train or yard service depending on seniority
Carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements
Coordinate the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars and lifting out coupling device
Observe, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting movement of train
Signal crew members for movement of the engine or train using specific signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up, set or release air brakes
Maintain a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders and bulletins
Provide flag protection and relay signals to trains in an emergency situation
Move on and off moving or stationary equipment
Fill out forms including train orders and switch lists and prepare clear and legible reports
Handle emergency situations and operate fire extinguishers as well as be able to apply first aid techniques

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program

TRAINING PROGRAM:

CPKC provides 15 weeks of paid in-class and field training. Providing you with a solid understanding of our safety practices, rules and operations. You will earn $237.67 per day in classroom training and $38.84 per hour in on-the-job training. The average conductor earns approximately $117,000 annually, with the ability to make up to $133,000.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company and/or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

Criminal history check
Education verification
Driver’s license verification and driving history
Social Security Number verification
Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 form

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Req ID: 106051
Department: Operations Southern Region
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Marquette, Iowa
Country: United States
% of Travel: 80-90%
# of Positions: 4
Job Available to: Internal & External

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