Bus Driver

Job Title : Bus Driver

Requisition Number : RE51788

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 : 11 / 11 / 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.