Transportation Success Team

Zūm•Spokane, WA

2d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a professional to provide on-the-ground safety oversight and operational support for our transportation team. This role is the eyes and ears in the field, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all district transportation routes through direct observation, driver coaching, and real-time incident response. You'll spend your days riding routes, conducting safety audits, supporting drivers, and responding to emergencies—all while maintaining the highest safety standards and building a culture of excellence. You'll be the trusted leader drivers turn to for guidance and the safety champion who ensures every student arrives safely, every time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Commercial driving experience required.
At least two years of experience driving a school bus.
Previous training experience.
Thorough knowledge of company and state laws and regulations relating to student transportation.
Appropriate vehicle class license, current medical and school bus driver’s certificate.
Ability to interface and communicate with all types of individuals.
Must be knowledgeable of adult training techniques.
Computer literacy, preferably in word processing and spreadsheets, and basic math skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, well developed written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Proactively recruit candidates to apply and train them to become successful school bus drivers.
Act as a liaison between schools, drivers, and the district.
Review video footage upon request and follow up on driver complaints.
Remain part of the driver pool and drive routes as needed.
Provide classroom instruction and behind the wheel training to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary.
Provide ongoing training and performance evaluations for all driver employees.
Administer and maintain company mandated random drug/alcohol testing and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing program in conjunction with the corporate office.
Develop and conduct regularly scheduled driver safety meetings.
Assume primary responsibility in responding to personal injury and vehicle accidents by on-scene investigation and preparing and submitting reports to the corporate office in accordance with company policy.
Investigate customer service complaints relative to safety issues and take appropriate corrective action.
Handle all incident and conduct reports, escalating issues to the district when necessary.