Customer Service Liaison

Zum

Rockford, IL

Posted on: 2026-09-11

Category: transportation

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Zum is a student transportation company headquartered in the United States that provides technology-driven school bus and ride services for K-12 students. The company partners with school districts to modernize student transportation through a platform that connects drivers, schools, parents, and students in real time, offering improved safety, visibility, and efficiency compared to traditional school bus operations. Zum emphasizes the use of data and technology to optimize routes and improve the overall transportation experience for families and school administrators. A core part of Zum's mission is accelerating the transition to clean transportation by deploying electric vehicles for student transit. The company has committed to electrifying its fleet and has partnered with school districts and utilities to introduce electric school buses, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality for children and communities. Zum positions itself as a leader in sustainable student mobility, aligning fleet electrification with broader climate goals. What makes Zum unique is its integrated approach combining a managed services model with proprietary technology and a growing electric vehicle fleet. Rather than simply selling software, Zum takes on the full operational responsibility of running transportation programs for school districts, making it easier for districts to transition to greener, more efficient systems without the burden of fleet ownership or logistics management.

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 6,500 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.

About the Role

This position should be a dedicated and proactive member. The Customer Service Liaison should be responsible for managing communications on behalf of student transportation with parents, schools, and drivers to ensure a seamless transportation experience for students and the student transportation division. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle various customer inquiries and concerns efficiently and at times under stressful conditions.

This position would work primarily out of the Office of Student Transportation daily. However, they would have a split residency.

The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Actual salary may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity, or commissions. If you are a full-time salaried or hourly worker, we offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role in US: $30–$33 hourly

Zūm Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact between the Rockford Public Schools Transportation Division and Zūm services. The position will also require them to interact with parents, schools, and drivers regarding transportation-related inquiries and concerns.

Communicate with parents to provide information on bus routes, schedules, and any service disruptions or changes.

Coordinate with school administrators to address transportation needs and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Collaborate with dispatchers and drivers on routes and ensure arrivals and departures on time.

Handle complaints and feedback from parents professionally and work towards satisfactory resolutions.

Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and follow up on unresolved issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Assist in the coordination of special events requiring transportation services when circumstances require it.

Provide support during emergencies or incidents involving buses, including communication with relevant parties and assistance in implementing contingency plans as requested.

Stay up-to-date on company policies, procedures, and transportation regulations to provide accurate information to customers.

All other duties assigned.