Transportation Shuttle Driver/EmPATH/Weekends Only

Job Title
Transportation Shuttle Driver/EmPATH/Weekends Only

Requisition Number
DU14203

Department Name
M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$16.20-24.82/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
On Call

Required Education

High School diploma/GED

Required Related Experience

1 year

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

This position will require lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to or over 50lbs; driving/sitting in a vehicle for extended periods of time; occasional exposure to loud noises; and risk of injury from moving/lifting patients, equipment, or materials.

Shift

Saturday and Sunday only, 10a-10:30p

Job Summary

The Transportation Shuttle Diver enables UK HealthCare EmPATH to help meet the needs of a diverse behavioral health patient population by providing transportation for patients to various locations throughout the state of KY.

This position will transport patients between UK HealthCare facilities to ensure optimal care delivery, and to follow-up treatment facilities, appointments, home, or other residential facility or shelter upon discharge from EmPATH. The Shuttle driver will maintain records of mileage and time of trips, maintain general upkeep of vehicles, monitor patients while transporting, assist patients with ADLs when needed, and participate in Performance Improvement functions.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic computer skills, excellent customer service skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

At least 5 years of driving experience with a positive driving record highly preferred.

Deadline to Apply
12/22/2025

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.