Zūm

Zum is a school transportation company founded in 2010 by Dave Xiao, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates as a technology-enabled alternative to traditional school bus contractors, providing direct bus services across multiple US markets. Zum combines proprietary software systems with on-the-ground operations and driver training to optimize routes and improve student safety. The company addresses reliability and safety challenges in school transportation by applying modern data analytics and technology to a traditionally labor-intensive industry. Zum serves school districts nationwide, differentiating itself through integrated technology, systematic driver development, and real-time operational oversight. The organization is venture-backed and private, funded by investors focused on public education and student safety.

Culture

Zum operates as a mission-driven organization with student safety as a foundational commitment. The company culture emphasizes the intersection of technology and operations, attracting talent interested in applying data science and engineering to improve public school services. As a growth-stage venture-backed company, Zum operates with entrepreneurial energy while managing complex, distributed operations across multiple school districts. The organizational structure requires close collaboration between corporate-based technology and data teams in San Francisco and on-the-ground operational staff, fostering a balance between innovation and hands-on problem-solving in service of student safety.

  • Mission-driven by student safety, with safety as organizational foundation
  • Growth-stage venture-backed company, emphasizing technology and innovation
  • Data analytics embedded in operational decision making across teams
  • Direct, ongoing partnerships with public school systems and districts
  • Collaborative culture balancing corporate headquarters with field operations

Hiring velocity

64 open now, 64 first appeared in the last 30d.

Open roles

Title Location Posted
Claims ManagerRemote, USA2d
Operations SupervisorSeattle, WA2d
Customer Service RepresentativeRemote, USA2d
Technician ISeattle, WA6d
Technician IOmaha, NE1w
DispatcherMillard, NE1w
Technician IIIFresno, CA2w
Senior Benefits ManagerHybrid Remote/ Redwood City, CA2w
Technician IIIPhiladelphia, PA2w
Technician IIPhiladelphia, PA2w
Technician IIPhiladelphia, PA2w
Workforce AdministratorFresno, CA2w
DispatcherFresno, CA2w
Field SupervisorFresno, CA3w
DispatcherNashville, TN3w
Diesel Technician/Mechanic IISt. Louis, MO4w
Trip CoordinatorKansas City, MOMay 4
Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting & InvoicingHybrid Remote/ Redwood City, CAMay 1
Technician IIFresno, CAMay 1
Manager In Training Program (Operations Supervisor)Oakland, CAApr 30
Manager In Training Program (Operations Supervisor)San Bernardino, CAApr 30
Technician IPhiladelphia, PAApr 30
Field SupervisorPhiladelphia, PAApr 30
DispatcherPhiladelphia, PAApr 29
Safety ManagerSan Francisco, CAApr 28
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