STEPS Bus Driver

Job Title : STEPS Bus Driver

Requisition Number : TE09114

Department Name :

81270 : Research Farms

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Salary Range :

$17.00 - $20.00 / hour

Type of Position : Temporary

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education : High School or GED

Required Related Experience :

At least 1 year of experience driving a commercial vehicle

Required License / Registration / Certification :

Current KY Driver’s License and current CDL License, class A or B and passenger and school bus endorsement

Physical Requirements :

Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time.

Shift :

Days, evenings, weekends as needed. May require over night trips and travel outside of Lexington, KY.

Most shifts will be scheduled ahead of time, but there could be instances where a last minute change is needed.

Job Summary :

Join our team today as a STEPS Bus Driver!

Responsibilities include :

• Loading and unloading of passengers – ensuring safe transportation to and from sites
• Updating maintenance logs for service
• Ensure bus stays on schedule – managing time efficiently Preparing for all types of weather and road conditions

This position will require being available as needed including days, nights and weekends. Out of city travel may also be required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Dependability, Judgment, Communication, Quality of Work, Attention to Detail, CDL with passenger endorsement, Customer Service, Public Relations.

Interact with public in a friendly professional manner; assist disabled riders as necessary; provide customers with accurate route information.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Deadline to Apply : 11 / 24 / 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.