Help build the future of school transportation in Santa Barbara
We are seeking Certified School Bus drivers for Santa Barbara Unified School District contracted routes and charter trips, and if you’re not yet certified we’ll pay for your certification and on-the-road 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 $27.24-34.77/hour
Full medical benefits and 401(k)
New buses with air conditioning
The earlier you join the better the routes you can select
Modern bus yard and fleet
5+ hours per day guaranteed
(regardless of whether kids are on bus)
Certification and 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 schools nationwide, 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.
It’s easy. Call 1-877-7DRIVE1 (1-877-737-4831) or 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 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 focus on 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.
Drivers shall be guaranteed a minimum of five (5) hours of work or pay, regardless of whether buses are carrying students. You will work morning and afternoons, 5+ 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 vision, dental and 401(k).
Yes, we offer a 401(k).
Drivers will be paid depending on years of driving experience, ranging between $27.24/hour to $34.77/hour.
Yes, your prior commercial driving experience will be honored for the purpose of determining your pay.
We plan to recognize seniority. 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!
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!
Ready to drive?
Apply to be a School Bus Driver with Zum.
Call 1-877-7DRIVE1 (1-877-737-4831) today or apply online below.
