Bus Driver

Bus Driver

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity / M / F / disability / protected veteran status.

Job Title : Bus Driver

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

Required Related Experience : No experience required.

Required License / Registration / Certification : Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Physical Requirements : Lifting objects up to 25lbs., sitting for long periods of time.

Shift : 7.5 hours / day, 2 : 00 pm-10 : 00 pm; Monday through Friday.

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 (CDL) with a passenger endorsement.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities : Ability to provide excellent customer service. Basic computer skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education / Experience : HS + 2 years in driving a bus or truck professionally.

Deadline to Apply : 10 / 27 / 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.

Posting Specific Questions :

• Do you have a current, valid Commercial Driver's License with a passenger endorsement?
• Please select your amount of experience driving a passenger or shuttle bus.
• Please list all addresses you have lived at in the past 3 years. (Open Ended Question)
• What is the nature or extent of your experience in the operation of motor vehicles, including the type of vehicle (such as bus, truck tractors, semi-trailers, etc.) which you've operated? (Open Ended Question)
• Please list all violations of motor vehicle laws or ordinances (other than violations involving only parking) of which you were convicted or forfeited bond or collateral during the preceding 3 years. (Open Ended Question)
• Please state in detail the facts and circumstances of any denial, revocation, or suspension of any license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle that has been issued to you, or a statement that no such denial, revocation, or suspension has occurred. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents :

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