Truck Driver

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Truck Driver responsible for transporting materials (freight/recycling) to and from campus locations, including loading and unloading vehicles and moving items such as surplus equipment and waste. You will navigate stairways, elevators, and dock locations while maintaining excellent customer service and safe handling practices.

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

Qualifications

• MS Windows/Office proficiency required.
• Experience with KRONOS timekeeping system.
• Knowledge of mechanics is desirable.
• Driver's courses or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials (freight/recycling) to and from designated locations.
• Load and unload vehicles and move materials on/off campus.
• Navigate stairways, elevators, and dock locations to access locations.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

MS Windows/Office

KRONOS

Knowledge of Mechanics

Driver’s Courses

Education

HS + 2 years professional driving experience

Job description

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office; KRONOS ; Knowledge of Mechanics; Driver’s Courses

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

HS + 2 years professional driving experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/16/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position requires the flexibility to work varying shifts and overtime as needed. Are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current valid KY driver's license and can you drive?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * 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
• * Please describe your experience as it relates to this job posting.

  (Open Ended Question)