Full-Time

Operations/Driver Recruiter

Posted on 2/28/2023

Zūm

Zūm

201-500 employees

Comprehensive student transportation management platform

Data & Analytics
Education

Compensation Overview

$65,000Annually

Junior

San Bernardino, CA, USA

Required Skills
Communications
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 2+ years' recruiting experience
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships building required
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work as a team-player
  • Strong commitment to ethical practices to ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws & regulations pertaining to handling sensitive matters confidentially
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to produce quality results with limited tools
  • Organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task; attention to detail; ability to produce quality results
  • Ability to work remotely and also travel as needed anywhere in the country on short notice
  • Able to work well and deliver results under pressure
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and exercise discretion when working with sensitive information
  • Familiarity with the Google Suite of applications
Responsibilities
  • Source and screen candidates for yard operation positions
  • Develop and facilitate ongoing Recruiting Orientations to ensure applicants understand the process and requirements of becoming a Professional School Bus Driver or Professional Non-CDL Driver
  • Assist in the development and implementation of a benchmark recruiting process
  • Screen applicants to ensure they meet minimum company and state qualifications and requirements
  • Assist in staffing to operational capacity and beyond to facilitate growth
  • Manage daily internal and external applicant flow or external applicants received
  • Evaluate applicants and drivers in training throughout the applicant and training process
  • Create an engaging and motivating environment for applicants and drivers in training
  • Partner with Safety/Training Managers to ensure an effective and timely training process for applicants once in the system
  • Create offer letters, manage pre-employment background checks to ensure applicants are moving through the process smoothly and update the Recruiting Pipeline Tracker to reflect real-time progress
  • Coordinate the pre-employment drug and background check process with our third party vendor(s)
  • Report out progress at regular intervals to keep management informed through the process
  • Assist with recruiting and hiring events as needed and where needed by the company
  • Develop and maintain a working relationship with local recruiting teams and train them to implement the on-ground orientations, recruiting & retention events, and assist as needed with operational staffing needs

Zūm is a pioneering company in the student transportation sector, offering a comprehensive solution that integrates every aspect of the journey, from vehicles and drivers to passengers and parents, on a single platform. The company's competitive edge lies in its use of advanced technology and analytics-driven operations, coupled with electric fleets, to provide a future-ready, environmentally conscious transportation service. Zūm's commitment to transparency and efficiency, as demonstrated by its user-friendly apps, positions it as a leader in its industry, making it an exciting place to work for those passionate about improving mass transportation systems and impacting students' lives.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$341M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

32%

1 year growth

70%

2 year growth

117%

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including cash and equity

Medical, dental and vision benefits, including paid membership to One Medical

Unlimited vacation policy

Free daily catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen at HQ

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