Truck Driver

Truck Driver

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

Job Title : Truck Driver

Working Title : Department Name : 3CP12 : Phys Plt-Trucking 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 : 2 yrs

Required License / Registration / Certification : None

Physical Requirements : Lifting, pushing, and / or pulling objects over 50lbs; Job related travel; Loud noises; Temperature extremes; Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; Animal handling (including carcasses); Subject to pungent smells.

Shift : Typically Monday - Friday : 7 : 30am - 4 : 15pm; additional hours per workload / project demands.

Job Summary : Reporting to the Trucking Supervisor, this position is responsible for the transport of materials (freight / recycling) to and from specified locations, including loading and unloading vehicles; manually picking up and moving various materials (i.e.) recycling, waste, surplus equipment / furniture and special events resources, etc., from locations on / off campus via stairways, elevators, and dock locations; and ensuring excellent customer service.

Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities : MS Windows / Office; KRONOS; Knowledge of Mechanics; Driver's Courses

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education / Experience : HS + 2 years professional driving experience

CDL Preferred

Deadline to Apply : 11 / 23 / 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 :

1. This position requires the flexibility to work varying shifts and overtime as needed. Are you able to meet this requirement? - Yes- No

4. Do you have a current valid KY driver's license and can you drive? - Yes- No

7. Do you have a valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? - Yes- No

10. Please indicate your number of years of work experience as a truck driver. - None- More than 0, up through 1 year- More than 1 year, up through 3 years- More than 3 years, up through 5 years- More than 5 years

16. Please describe your experience as it relates to this job posting. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents :

Required Documents :

1. Resume

Optional Documents :