Description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleTrucking Services SupervisorRequisition NumberRE52351Working TitleDepartment Name3CP12:Phys Plt-Trucking ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level42Salary Range$17.41-27.87/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsLifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive Motion.

While work is primarily done in an office environment, work is also performed in the field in non-office type conditions where position holder may be exposed to elements of weather and/or temperature extremes when reviewing a job site(s).Shift7:30am – 4:15pm (Monday – Friday)

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and crisis management requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.Job SummaryReporting to the Facilities Services Solutions Manager this position oversees all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of goods and services performed Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of goods and services performed by Trucking Services for all Campus and Healthcare Locations; Maintains and manages all databases relating to transportation activities; Receives order information from various sources including: work orders, emails, web-site, and direct phone requests; Directs the transport of materials to and from specified locations; Loads and unloads University vehicles; Provides event set-ups and take-downs; and moves and relocates office furnishings, surplus, etc., as required; Monitors and forecasts delivery schedules and staffing needs; Plans, schedules and dispatches truckers and contract services to assigned routes daily to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency; Provides routing and handling instructions for specific products or services and training for common products; Ensures drivers meet daily task delivery goals; Audits driver and delivery logs, noting complaints and issues; Ensures maintenance of vehicles in good running condition; Initiates cost efficiency measures in transportation and trucking services; and models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external customers.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS
Driver’s License - Preferred
Knowledge of Logistics and Driver/Core Development - PreferredDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceAssociate’s Degree + 5 YearsDeadline to Apply12/16/2025Our University CommunityWe 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 (*).

1. * Do you have a valid Kentucky Driver's License?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please indicate your number of years of full-time paid supervisory experience.
   • None
   • More than 0, through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
3. * Describe your experience in leading a team or an organization. What is your approach to leadership?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Have you had hands-on experience in entering data and generating reports through SAP?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have experience in working with databases (entering data, reporting on data, etc)?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * How many years of dispatching experience do you have?
   • 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

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

PI279906086