School Bus Driver - Santa Barbara

Zūm Services, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Nights/weekends/holidays off

CDL training for non-certified drivers

Modern air-conditioned buses

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Zūm Services, Inc. is hiring a school bus driver in Santa Barbara, CA. You will help students get to and from school safely, using Zūm’s technology platform and supported by a mission-driven team.

We offer guaranteed daily hours, medical, dental, vision and 401(k) benefits, plus CDL training for non-certified drivers and modern, air-conditioned buses to ensure a safe, positive experience for riders.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• CDL with P and S endorsements and CA School Bus certificate (DL45) for certified drivers.
• Valid driver’s license with 3+ years of driving experience for non-certified drivers.
• Willing to obtain a CDL and 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
• Ability to work split shifts

Skills

Communication skills

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.