Help build the future of school transportation in San Francisco
We are seeking Certified School Bus drivers for San Francisco Unified School District routes and charter trips. If you’re not yet certified, we’ll pay for your certification and training.
We provide safe, sustainable, efficient rides for kids, with the modern conveniences that give parents peace of mind and save schools time and money.
Become a California-based Certified School Bus driver for Zum and move through the city with ease. Join us in making student transportation a success while building a great place to work for everyone.
Great pay at $40/hour, depending on experience
Full medical benefits
New buses and fleet for San Francisco Unified School District
The earlier you join the better the routes you can select
Modern bus yard located in the Bayview district
6 hours guaranteed on school days (working AM/PM split shift required)
Certification and on-the-road training paid for if you are not yet certified
Carbon neutral fleet with electric vehicles coming soon
Zum has reimagined student transportation, the nation’s largest mass transit system. As a trusted partner for LA schools and beyond, Zum has modernized and personalized the service to help deliver the best transportation experience to families, communities, and schools.
Certified School Bus Drivers at Zum play an essential role in our communities by providing safe and reliable transportation for students, using a combination of industry-standard tools and Zum’s own platform.
Zum has been awarded the San Francisco Unified School District contract and you will be driving a school bus for SFUSD students to and from home or charter bus rentals.
It’s easy. You can apply online. Certified Bus Drivers can skip the info session if they prefer. Others are encouraged to learn more about starting a great career with Zum.
Yes, a California commercial driver’s license with a school bus certified is required. Zum will pay for on-the-road training and certification if you are not yet a Certified School Bus Driver. Classroom training (40 hours) is not paid.
Our training program has you covered! We will walk you through every step of the certification process and make it easy for you to start your new career at Zum.
Zum handles the communication and logistics with schools so you can worry more about safely and efficiently getting students to their destination. We offer modern digital tools such as easy to use tablets that are in stock and ready for use so you’ll quickly and easily know the routes (including changes) and students you are picking up.
Our new, modern bus depot is located in the Bayview district
Drivers shall be guaranteed a minimum of six (6) hours of work or pay, regardless of whether buses are carrying students. You will work morning and afternoons, 6+ hours a day on average, with opportunities for additional routes, trips and hours for other assignments as they become available.
In the unforeseen event that you work overtime, you will be compensated accordingly.
Full medical benefits, including dental.
Drivers will be paid a wage of $40/hr
Yes, your prior commercial driving experience will be honored for the purpose of determining your pay.
We plan to recognize seniority, regardless of union affiliation. We will eventually lock in the seniority and all future hires will come in at the bottom of the seniority list. Want to ensure you don’t lose your seniority? Easy—come to one of our ongoing info sessions and we’ll help you through the process 100% of the way. Don’t wait til the last minute and have all of your years count for nothing. Come over and apply now!
Being vaccinated is not required but may result in additional Covid testing
Yes, of course you can. Unemployment benefits are paid based on eligibility criteria involving how many hours you’re able to work, not how many places you’re actively employed.
At Zum we believe in having a good work-life balance. We understand some of you may have plans to go out for some ‘R&R’ this summer and will be happy to accommodate your plans. Whatever you do, don’t let it stop you from applying and getting an offer NOW. Simply make it known during the offer process what your vacation plans are so we can schedule your road evaluation / training around it. We hope you have the time of your life, and will be eager to see you return refreshed and ready for the new chapter of your life with Zum!
