Bus Driver

Job Title
Bus Driver

Requisition Number
RE52640

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

3 shifts available:
6:15am – 2:15pm
3:00pm – 11:00pm
4:00pm – 12:00am

Job Summary

The 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!

Internal Employee Being Considered

Multiple positions available. Applications will be accepted until the deadline date.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

1 yr driving a CDL vehicle preferred
Air Brake Endorsement preferred

Deadline to Apply
01/08/2026

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.