Zūm · 1 day ago
Router
Shawnee, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expZūm is a rapidly expanding Series E startup aiming to transform the school transportation industry. The Router will optimize and maintain school bus routes, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation service through route planning, schedule optimization, and collaboration with dispatch and operations teams.
ChildrenRide SharingTransportation
Responsibilities
Route Planning & Optimization
Design school bus routes using Zum’s routing software, understanding fleet capacity and logistics constraints, and maximizing efficiency, accuracy, and on-time performance
Critically analyze daily schedules to support on-time performance, efficient routing, and productivity objectives while maintaining positive user experience
Continuously improve routes and communicate adjustments to all stakeholders in a timely manner
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Run internal reports routinely to check for issues such as conflicts, delays, and inefficiencies, making necessary corrections
Work with operations team to establish and monitor reports measuring operating metrics such as route times and on-time performance
Provide timely feedback to supervisor/manager on issues and recommendations for route improvements and operational efficiency
Operational Support & Collaboration
Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external customer staff to maintain routes during the school year, keeping safety, efficiency and accuracy in mind
Meet with school officials as needed to keep routes current and accurate based on enrollment changes, school schedule updates, and operational needs
Serve as backup to the dispatcher to support daily operations and ensure continuity of service
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent with proficiency in Microsoft or G Suite applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.)
Minimum of two years' experience in education, transportation, logistics, or similar field
Comprehensive knowledge of the local area, including traffic patterns, road restrictions, neighborhoods, and school district geography
Preferred
Strong professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels, both internally and externally, through verbal and written channels
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Experience working in school bus transportation or a similar operational environment, including routing and dispatching
Ability to adapt quickly and problem solve in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and work effectively under pressure
Knowledge of special education transportation and IEP requirements
Experience working with routing software and GPS systems
Company
Zūm
Zūm has reimagined student transportation— managing every vehicle, driver, passenger, parent, and ride on a single platform.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$399.58MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyGICSoftBank Vision Fund
2024-06-04Grant· $32M
2024-04-10Series Unknown
2024-01-31Series E· $140M
Leadership Team
Ritu Narayan
Founder and CEO
Vivek Garg
Co-Founder & COO
Recent News
2026-01-22
2025-12-29
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