Description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleBus DriverRequisition NumberRE52708Working TitleDepartment Name3T000:Transportation ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level42Salary Range$17.41-27.87/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationHSClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo experience required.Required License/Registration/CertificationCommercial Driver's License (CDL)Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods of time behind the wheel of a bus.
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift3 shifts available:
6:15am 2:15pm
3:00pm 11:00pm
4:00pm 12:00amJob SummaryThe University of Kentucky (UK), the state's flagship university, was founded in 1865 and now covers over 900 acres and is home to more than 30,000 students and approximately 13,500 employees. An exciting and fulfilling place to work, UK was on Forbe's 2024 Best Large Employers and named one of America's Best-In-State Employers in Kentucky 2024.

The University of Kentucky is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Bus Driver to join our transportation team. In this role, you will provide safe, timely, and courteous transportation services for students, faculty, staff, and visitors across campus and designated routes.

As a Bus Driver, you will:

• Operate university vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and safety regulations
• Ensure passenger safety and comfort while maintaining a professional and customer-friendly demeanor
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs promptly
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting as needed, including individuals with mobility challenges

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the university community by ensuring dependable and efficient transportation services. If you have a strong commitment to safety, excellent driving skills, and enjoy working with people, we encourage you to apply.

UK offers exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matching retirement savings plan, vacation leave, sick leave and more. Under our matching retirement plan, you contribute 5 percent of your base salary, and UK proudly contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of your salary, for a 200% match. You will be fully vested after three years of continuous, regular, full-time service.

For additional details, click here: https://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/our-benefits

UK Transportation Services looks forward to you joining our team to begin making a positive impact at the University!

Multiple positions available. Applications will be accepted until the deadline date.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesCDL with Passenger EndorsementDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience1 yr driving a CDL vehicle preferred
Air Brake Endorsement preferred

Deadline to Apply01/12/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a current, valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please select your amount of experience driving a passenger or shuttle bus.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
   • More than 4 years
3. * What is the nature or extent of your experience in the operation of motor vehicles, including the type of vehicle (such as bus, truck tractors, semi-trailers, etc.) which you've operated?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please state in detail the facts and circumstances of any denial, revocation, or suspension of any license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle that has been issued to you, or a statement that no such denial, revocation, or suspension has occurred.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Which of the available shifts are you able to work? Multiple selections are allowed. Please note: We will do our best to accommodate these preferences, but due to current needs, we cannot guarantee any specific shift(s).
   • 6:15am - 2:15pm
   • 3:00pm - 11:00pm
   • 4:00pm - 12:00am

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume

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