Bus Driver, Class B

Academy of Art University; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy of Art University in San Francisco seeks Bus Drivers to transport students, faculty and staff between facilities on time, complying with DOT/FMCSA rules and campus policies.

A valid California commercial Class B license with passenger endorsement is required; two years of passenger driving experience preferred. The position offers $28.00 per hour, 40 hours per week for 37.5 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid California driver's license with passenger endorsement.
• Be insurable through ArtU insurance carrier.
• Ability to pass a driving test and DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Two years of professional passenger driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport students, faculty and staff between facilities on time per schedule.
• Maintain bus safety with pre- and post-shift inspections and incident procedures.
• Keep bus clean and present a courteous image; assist with stops and lost items.
• Comply with DOT/FMCSA regulations and Academy policies at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

CA Driver's License

Passenger endorsement

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you.Drivers will operate a variety of transit vehicles, including, buses, school buses, 33-seater shuttle buses cars and 7- passenger vans, along assigned routes while navigating the city streets of San Francisco. Our Drivers must be able to provide superior customer service in a safe, courteous and reliable manner; this is essential to the transportation team’s success in providing passengers with the best possible experience.If you are an experienced driver who enjoys providing transportation to passengers and values safety above all else, this may be your next opportunity.Responsibilities:Transport students, faculty and staff between facilities on time according to scheduleEnsure bus safety by adhering to vehicle and traffic safety regulations at all times, including the performance of safety inspections before and after every shift and following regulated procedure for all accidents and breakdownsMaintain bus cleanliness throughout shiftReflect courteous and helpful image at all times: call out stops, return all lost and found items to security, maintain neat and clean appearanceComply with all DOT and FMCSA requirements in addition to all Academy policies and proceduresMaintain a commercial Class B license, certification(s) including passenger endorsement without airbrakes, and testing as required by DOT and FMCSARequirements:Possess and maintain a valid California driver's license with passenger endorsement.Be ensurable through ArtU insurance carrier.Ability to successful pass a driving test.Possess a minimum of two years of professional passenger driving experience, preferably in San Francisco.Be friendly, patient and enjoy interacting with others.Ability to be vigilant while driving throughout downtown San Francisco.Compensation for our Bus Drivers is $28.00 per hour.Bus Drivers are scheduled 40 hours per week for 37.5 weeks per year. Hours are scheduled during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING A DRIVER TO WORK MONDAY - FRIDAY 2:00 PM TO 10:30 PMApplication Deadline: September 21, 2026Benefits:IND123About UsAcademy of Art University, established in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens, transforms aspiring students into professional artists and designers. For three generations, the Stephens family has been devoted to the development of aspiring artists and has held the fundamental belief that with proper instruction, hard work and dedication, students can learn the skills necessary to become artistic professionals.