Zūm · 18 hours ago
Field Supervisor
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expZūm is a rapidly expanding Series E startup focused on transforming the school transportation industry. The Field Supervisor role involves providing safety oversight and operational support for the transportation team, ensuring safe and compliant operations through direct observation and coaching.
Family & CareTransportationChildrenRide Sharing
Responsibilities
Conduct daily ride-alongs, route observations, and stop audits (AM/PM) to ensure safe and compliant operations while monitoring on-time performance and identifying operational inefficiencies
Verify drivers follow proper student loading/unloading procedures in adherence to federal, state, and district transportation regulations
Perform random DOT compliance checks, verify documentation, inspect pre-trip/post-trip procedures and vehicle cleanliness, and monitor proper use of seat belts, student management procedures, and emergency evacuation readiness
Provide on-the-spot coaching and immediate written feedback when safety violations or procedural concerns arise, and follow up on performance metrics or operational issues
Support new drivers with route-specific training, shadowing, and monitored practice drives while serving as first point of contact for guidance, conflict resolution, and real-time operational support
Conduct informal reviews of safe-driving techniques and behavior-management strategies, and support or facilitate safety meetings, refresher trainings, annual recertifications, and track employee compliance for required certifications
Respond immediately to road calls, breakdowns, and accidents to ensure student safety, assist drivers, and conduct post-incident checks
Complete initial incident reports, gather necessary information for Safety and Operations teams, and ensure timely communication to school districts and company leadership during safety-related events
Document observations, coaching notes, and performance issues in required systems, and monitor yard operations to ensure buses are ready, fueled, and staged properly for routes
Qualification
Required
Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements and current DOT Medical Certificate
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant industry experience in Safety Department operations, school bus operations, or dispatch
Knowledge of local and state laws and regulations pertaining to the school bus industry and District policies
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of school bus safety regulations and best practices
Basic computer proficiency with G-Suite applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
Proven record of leading teams and implementing new safety programs and initiatives
Proficiency with reporting and safety tools including incident reports, Gatekeeper, Netradyne, and camera systems, etc
Experience investigating accidents and incidents with completion of all required documentation and reporting
Familiarity with accident reporting
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Holidays
Wellness
Vacation
And more
Company
Zūm
Zūm has reimagined student transportation— managing every vehicle, driver, passenger, parent, and ride on a single platform.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Zūm has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (21)
2024 (8)
2023 (6)
2022 (7)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)
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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