About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Technician I to serve as a cornerstone of our maintenance operations. This role encompasses comprehensive vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance across our fleet. You'll diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues, perform critical safety inspections, and ensure every vehicle meets rigorous DOT and safety standards. You'll be essential to our transportation operations, keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready to serve students and communities.
What Makes You Successful in This Role
You're a skilled diagnostician who thrives in a fast-paced maintenance environment where no two days are the same. You balance speed with precision, never compromising on safety or quality standards. You're a natural problem-solver who can trace issues from symptoms to root causes across complex vehicle systems. You take ownership of your work and pride yourself on first-time fixes. You're equally comfortable rebuilding an engine, troubleshooting intricate electrical systems, or conducting thorough preventive maintenance inspections. You maintain an organized workspace where tools are properly stored, documentation is complete, and every repair meets professional standards.
Vehicle Diagnostics & Repair
Adjust, test, and rebuild engines and related assigned duties within qualification level, in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements.
Perform test drives during Preventative Maintenance inspections to identify driver reported issues and conduct test drives after service to confirm repairs have been completed successfully.
Install, program, replace and verify telematic devices.
Maintenance Operations
Perform the work needed to implement preventive maintenance for the vehicles serviced by this maintenance facility.
Perform the work needed to complete unscheduled repairs to the vehicles serviced by this maintenance facility.
Perform road calls and on-the-road repairs as assigned.
Record time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on the work tablet and/or authorized form.
Safety & Compliance
Maintain a safe, clean, productive, and efficient work area including ensuring the work area is in compliance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial, local guidelines and requirements, and company Housekeeping standards and safety regulations.
Perform work within scope of duties and in accordance with DOT compliance requirements.
Work assigned shift and overtime as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
5 years of fleet experience in Diesel, Heavy/Med duty fleets.
Minimum of five years Auto/Truck or Bus mechanical repair experience.
Experience with compliance with the local applicable DOT compliance of Med/Heavy Trucks.
Computer proficiency for fleet management systems and documentation.
Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Medium and Heavy Duty and Diesel Technician.
Strong experience with computerized diagnostics.
Ability to use good judgment and decision-making skills.
Background in planning and scheduling maintenance repairs (Daily, Weekly, Monthly).
Willingness to work flexible schedules.
Preferred Qualifications:
Valid CDL License (Must be able to obtain within the first 90 days of employment).
ASE Certification in brakes, suspension, engine, electrical, A/C or a Master School Bus and/or a Master Truck Technician.
Zūm has reimagined student transportation— managing every vehicle, driver, passenger, parent, and ride on a single platform. We’re growing fast and looking for super-smart folks motivated to fix the nation's largest mass transportation system and make a real difference for students, schools, drivers, parents and caregivers.
If fixing an antiquated system hidden in plain sight excites you, drop us a note at apply@ridezum.com today.
