Bus Driver

Lexington, KY, United States

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Job Description

The University of Kentucky (UK), the state's flagship university, was founded in 1865 and now covers over 900 acres and is home to more than 30,000 students and approximately 13,500 employees. An exciting and fulfilling place to work, UK was on Forbe's 2024 Best Large Employers and named one of America's Best-In-State Employers in Kentucky 2024.
The University of Kentucky is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Bus Driver to join our transportation team. In this role, you will provide safe, timely, and courteous transportation services for students, faculty, staff, and visitors across campus and designated routes.
As a Bus Driver, you will:

Operate university vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and safety regulations
Ensure passenger safety and comfort while maintaining a professional and customer-friendly demeanor
Perform routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs promptly
Assist passengers with boarding and exiting as needed, including individuals with mobility challenges

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the university community by ensuring dependable and efficient transportation services. If you have a strong commitment to safety, excellent driving skills, and enjoy working with people, we encourage you to apply.
UK offers exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matching retirement savings plan, vacation leave, sick leave and more. Under our matching retirement plan, you contribute 5 percent of your base salary, and UK proudly contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of your salary, for a 200% match. You will be fully vested after three years of continuous, regular, full-time service.
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UK Transportation Services looks forward to you joining our team to begin making a positive impact at the University!
Multiple positions available. Applications will be accepted until the deadline date.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
CDL with Passenger Endorsement
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
1 yr driving a CDL vehicle preferred
Air Brake Endorsement preferred