Trucking Services Supervisor

Job Title
Trucking Services Supervisor

Requisition Number
RE52351

Working Title

Department Name
3CP12:Phys Plt-Trucking Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
42

Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive Motion.

While work is primarily done in an office environment, work is also performed in the field in non-office type conditions where position holder may be exposed to elements of weather and/or temperature extremes when reviewing a job site(s).

Shift

7:30am – 4:15pm (Monday – Friday)

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and crisis management requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Facilities Services Solutions Manager this position oversees all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of goods and services performed Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of goods and services performed by Trucking Services for all Campus and Healthcare Locations; Maintains and manages all databases relating to transportation activities; Receives order information from various sources including: work orders, emails, web-site, and direct phone requests; Directs the transport of materials to and from specified locations; Loads and unloads University vehicles; Provides event set-ups and take-downs; and moves and relocates office furnishings, surplus, etc., as required; Monitors and forecasts delivery schedules and staffing needs; Plans, schedules and dispatches truckers and contract services to assigned routes daily to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency; Provides routing and handling instructions for specific products or services and training for common products; Ensures drivers meet daily task delivery goals; Audits driver and delivery logs, noting complaints and issues; Ensures maintenance of vehicles in good running condition; Initiates cost efficiency measures in transportation and trucking services; and models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external customers.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS
Driver’s License — Preferred
Knowledge of Logistics and Driver/Core Development — Preferred

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Associate’s Degree + 5 Years

Deadline to Apply
12/16/2025

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.