Zum, winner of $75M contract with Reading School District, hosts a school bus driver hiring event

We are pleased to share that Zūm is hiring in Reading, PA!

Zum will host a hiring event on Thursday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton Reading (701 Penn St., Reading, Pa., 19601). Certified bus drivers and attendants/monitors – as well as those considering a new career who have yet to be certified – are encouraged to attend.

“Drivers are at the center of what we do at Zum, and we take pride in putting in place a culture and program that ensures we are the employer of choice,” said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum. “Zum has solved bus driver shortages in many of the districts that we serve, which brings peace of mind to families and schools.”

Zum offers higher wages and modern benefits for all drivers and staff, as well as top-of-the-line buses, equipment, and technology to enhance safety and comfort for students and drivers and make drivers’ day-to-day jobs easier and more enjoyable. Advanced training and certification programs include extensive ongoing training in transporting students with diverse needs and disabilities.

“Zum drivers and staff in Reading will drive brand new buses, work at state-of-the-art bus yards and facilities and receive elevated pay and benefits,” said Mike Bottino, Regional Manager for Zum’s operations in Reading. “Everyone is welcome at Thursday’s hiring event, and we are excited to build a top-notch team.”

Zum is a “Great Places to Work” certified company and encourages all existing drivers as well as new candidates to attend. If you’re interested in driving or know someone interested that cannot attend one of Zum’s hiring events, please apply here.

We are excited to welcome Reading school bus drivers to the Zum team!