Diesel Technician: Fleet Diagnostics & Repairs

Zūm; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Zūm is seeking an experienced Technician I to join our maintenance team, supporting diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance across our fleet. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, conduct safety inspections, and ensure vehicles meet DOT and safety standards.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, ownership of repairs, ability to work flexible schedules, and a proactive approach to keeping vehicles safe and reliable for students and communities.

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 DOT compliance for 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 judgement and decision-making skills.
• Background in planning and scheduling maintenance repairs.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions and perform vehicle repairs including steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drivetrains, suspensions, steering systems, clutches, transmissions, and oil, temperature, gas regulating components.
• Adjust, test, and rebuild engines and related 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diesel & heavy-duty

DOT compliance knowledge

Diagnostics software

Fleet management tools

Planning & scheduling

Flexible schedules

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

Zūm is seeking an experienced Technician I to join our maintenance team, supporting diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance across our fleet. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, conduct safety inspections, and ensure vehicles meet DOT and safety standards.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, ownership of repairs, ability to work flexible schedules, and a proactive approach to keeping vehicles safe and reliable for students and communities.