Driver - Class C

academyofartuniversity; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k options

Paid vacation (15 days accrual)

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Commuter benefit program

Tuition for one undergrad course per/​

Job summary

Academy of Art University is seeking full-time Bus Drivers to safely transport students, faculty and staff across San Francisco campuses. The role requires a valid California driver’s license with passenger endorsement and at least two years of passenger driving experience, preferably in San Francisco.

Drivers will operate cars and 7-passenger vans, follow schedules, and maintain a professional, courteous presence while ensuring safety and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license with passenger endorsement.
• Minimum of two years of professional passenger driving experience, preferably in San Francisco.
• Be insurable through ArtU insurance carrier.
• Ability to successfully pass a driving test.
• Friendly, patient and enjoys interacting with others.

Responsibilities

• Transport students & staff between facilities on time according to schedule.
• Ensure safety by adhering to vehicle and traffic safety regulations at all times.
• Follow regulated procedures for all incidents, accidents and breakdowns.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness throughout shift.
• Reflect courteous and helpful image at all times; call out stops and return lost items to security.
• Comply with all DOT and FMCSA requirements in addition to Academy policies.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Driving skills

Downtown SF navigation

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high‑caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow.

Academy of Art University is seeking full‑time Class C Drivers with two or more years of professional driving experience, preferably in San Francisco. As a Driver for Academy of Art University, you will be responsible for safely transporting students, faculty and staff to and from residential halls, classrooms and other Academy buildings.

Drivers will operate a variety of transit vehicles, including 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 & staff between facilities on time according to schedule
• Ensure safety by adhering to vehicle and traffic safety regulations at all times
• Follow regulated procedure for all incidents, accidents and breakdowns
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness throughout shift
• Reflect courteous and helpful image at all times: call out stops, return all lost and found items to security, maintain neat and clean appearance
• Comply with all DOT and FMCSA requirements in addition to all Academy policies and procedures

Requirements:

• 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 $19.61 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 PM

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

Benefits: Academy of Art University offers full‑time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program. The Academy also offers full‑time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester.

IND123

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].