Bus DriverJob Title - Bus Driver Department Name - Transportation Services
Work Location: Lexington, KYGrade Level - 42 Salary Range - $17.76-28.43/hour
Type of Position - Staff Position Time Status - Full-Time
Required Education:
HSRequired 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:
1:00pm-9:00pmESTJob Summary - The University of Kentucky is seeking a Bus Driver to join the Transportation Services team. In this role, you will provide safe, dependable, and courteous transportation for students, faculty, staff, and visitors across campus and designated charter routes. The Bus Driver plays a vital role in supporting daily campus operations by ensuring passengers reach their destinations safely while maintaining high standards of customer service, vehicle safety, and regulatory compliance.
What You'll Do:- Operate university buses safely on campus routes and off-campus charters while adhering to traffic laws, safety regulations, and established transportation procedures
- Conduct required post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance or equipment concerns promptly
- Maintain route schedules and proper bus spacing to support efficient transportation service
- Assist passengers, including individuals with mobility challenges, and provide accurate route and service information
- Provide professional customer service while interacting with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and community members
- Render first aid when necessary and respond appropriately to passenger emergencies
- Maintain accurate ridership, mileage, fuel, timekeeping, and leave records
- Follow established radio and phone communication procedures and promptly report traffic issues, accidents, emergencies, equipment failures, or passenger concerns
- Support additional Transportation Services operations and tasks as needed
- What You'll BringStrong commitment to safety and responsible vehicle operation
- Dependability and reliability in attendance and performance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer service-focused approach with a professional demeanor
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
- Attention to detail in inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm and professional in changing road, traffic, and weather conditions
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma/GEDNo related experience required Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger endorsement
What's In It for You:- Opportunity to serve and support the University of Kentucky community through essential transportation services
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Generous vacation and sick leave benefits
- Retirement savings plan with a university contribution equal to 10% of base salary when contributing 5%, providing a 200% match
- Full vesting in the retirement plan after three years of continuous regular full-time serviceUK's Exceptional Benefits
- Why Now?
Reliable transportation is essential to the daily success of the University of Kentucky. Bus Drivers help ensure students, employees, and visitors can safely navigate campus and access university services, classes, events, and activities. As campus transportation demands continue throughout the academic year, Transportation Services relies on skilled and dependable drivers to maintain safe operations, deliver excellent customer service, and support the university's commitment to an efficient campus experience.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Commercial Driver's License with Passenger (P) endorsement.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - NoPreferred Education/Experience - 1 yr driving a CDL vehicle preferred Air Brake Endorsement preferred
Deadline to Apply - 10/12/2026 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.
