School Bus Driver - Palm Springs

Zūm Services, Inc.; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Guaranteed daily hours

CDL training for non-certified drivers

Modern air-conditioned buses with Zūm技

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Zūm Services, Inc. in Palm Springs, CA is seeking a school bus driver to transport students safely to and from school using Zūm’s technology platform.

You will operate vehicles, perform inspections, maintain routes, and ensure a safe, positive environment for students. Candidates should be at least 21, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• For certified drivers: Valid CDL with P and S endorsements and CA School Bus certificate (DL45).
• For non-certified drivers: Valid driver’s license with 3+ years of driving experience.
• Willing to obtain a CDL and meet state and federal requirements, with training provided.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.
• Ability to work split shifts.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned vehicles and follow company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report issues promptly.
• Maintain routes and schedules with professionalism and punctuality.
• Create a safe, positive environment for students and ensure passenger safety.

Skills

Safety-conscious driving

Strong communication

Reliability

Ability to work split shifts

Pass background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL training

Job description

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join Zūm—a team reimagining the future of student transportation. As a school bus driver with Zūm, you’ll help students get to and from school safely and reliably while using Zūm’s technology platform.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned vehicles and follow company policies and regulatory requirements
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report issues promptly
• Maintain routes and schedules with professionalism and punctuality
• Create a safe, positive environment for students and ensure passenger safety
• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• For certified drivers: Valid CDL with P and S endorsements and CA School Bus certificate (DL45)
• For non-certified drivers: Valid driver’s license with 3+ years of driving experience
• Willing to obtain a CDL and meet state and federal requirements, with training provided
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background checks and drug screenings
• Ability to work split shifts
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working with children

Why drive with Zūm

• Competitive compensation with guaranteed daily hours
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
• Nights, weekends, holidays, and summers off
• CDL training for non-certified drivers
• Modern, safe, air-conditioned buses with Zūm technology
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

Zūm Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.