Bus Driver

Job Title
Bus Driver


Requisition Number
RE51788


Working Title

Department Name
3T000:Transportation Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
40


Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

HS



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

No experience required.



Required License/Registration/Certification

Commercial 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.



Shift

Monday – Friday.
(37.5 hours/week)

Occasional overtime is required.



Job Summary

Drivers provide courteous, friendly, and reliable on-campus transportation to employees, students, guests and assist disabled individuals as needed, thereby reducing inter-campus traffic.

This position requires a current, valid Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

CDL with Passenger Endorsement.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

1 yr driving a CDL vehicle preferred.



Deadline to Apply
10/09/2025


Our University Community

We 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.

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.