Safety Instructor
PhiladelphiaOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
The Safety Instructor trains and evaluates drivers and applicants for school bus operations, conducts classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, and leads safety and compliance programs. They respond to incidents and supervise driver performance.
About this role
About Zūm:
Zūm is revolutionizing mass mobility with its Connected Mobility Experience (Zūm CMX™) system that connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the $50 billion student mobility market – the largest segment of the mass mobility industry – Zūm CMX is transforming a daily source of anxiety and disruption into a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Today, more than 4,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX. Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zūm has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies lists. Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank.
Key Responsibilities:
● Proactively recruit individuals to apply and train them to become School Bus Drivers
● Provide classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers 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 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.
● Drive a school bus on designated routes
● Direct reports up to at least 10
Qualifications:
● High school diploma or equivalent
● Minimum of 3 years experience as a school bus driver
● Possess all valid applicable state licenses and other required certifications to operate company vehicles (requirements vary by state)
● Possess all valid applicable state licenses and other required certifications to train and evaluate school bus driver (requirements vary by state)
● Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations related to student transportation
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities
Required Licenses/Certifications:
● Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement
● State based trainer certification (BTW through CDE)
● First Aid/CPR Certification (preferred)
● BTW or state certification preferred
Skills
Accident ReportingBTW Or State CertificationCoaching And MentoringCommercial Driver's License (CDL) With Passenger And School Bus EndorsementsDriver Performance EvaluationDriver Safety TrainingFirst Aid/CPR (certification)On-scene Incident InvestigationPeople ManagementRandom Drug/alcohol Testing AdministrationRecord-keeping And ReportingRegulatory Compliance (state And Federal)Route Safety And ComplianceSafety Meetings FacilitationState-based Trainer Certification (BTW Through CDE)Student Transportation RegulationsTraining Program Development
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