Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Zūm; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zūm is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to repair and service a fleet of diesel-powered vehicles at our Maryland facility. You will diagnose malfunctions, perform complex repairs, and ensure all work passes inspection before vehicle release.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of medium/heavy truck experience, with strong diagnostic, electrical, and AC skills, and familiarity with diesel systems. CDL is preferred; ASE certification is a plus. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years medium/heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience.
• Diagnostic, electrical and AC skills required.
• Knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions and perform vehicle repairs following guidelines.
• Test-drive vehicles to verify repairs.
• Arrange inspections and approval of major repairs before release.
• Maintain a safe, clean, efficient work area in compliance with guidelines.
• Identify additional maintenance needs and report to higher-qualified technicians.
• Record time, parts used and repairs performed.
• Perform road calls and on-the-road repairs as assigned.
• Advise Lead Technician of unsafe conditions or abuse.

Skills

Fleet mechanic experience

Electrical diagnostics

AC systems

Diesel equipment knowledge

Decision-making

Education

CDL preferred

ASE Certification desirable

Tools

Hand tools for diesel technician

Job description

Zūm has reimagined student transportation, the nation's largest mass transit system. Our integrated end-to-end cloud-based platform provides a modern service for school districts purpose-built around the needs of kids and the expectations of their families. Zūm provides one seamless, real-time interface for parents, drivers, schools, districts, administrators, and operators, to transport children safely and with increased visibility and personalized care. Our multi-sized vehicle approach includes an electric vehicle-first commitment, reduces student commute times by up to 20%, and coupled with our marketplace, delivers added fleet efficiency and optimization. We have been driving the industry forward since 2015, and with more than 8 million miles completed to date, we are leading a new era of safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions and perform vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines, etc.) and related assigned duties within qualification level, following all relevant Federal, State/ and local guidelines and requirements
• Test-drive vehicles to ensure repair resolved the problem
• Arrange for and obtain appropriate inspections and approval of all major repairs before the vehicle is released from the maintenance facility
• Maintain a safe, clean, productive, and efficient work area including ensuring the work area complies with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial, and local guidelines and requirements
• Identify and report any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance including repairs and maintenance required to be performed by Technicians with a higher qualification level
• Record time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on the appropriate form
• Perform road calls and on the road repairs as assigned
• Advise Lead Technician of unsafe maintenance conditions or practices and/or vehicle abuse

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to four years medium/heavy truck Fleet mechanic repair experience
• Diagnostic, Electrical, and AC skills are a must
• Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required
• Have previous fleet experience and are familiar with diesel and gasoline systems
• Possess the recommended minimum Hand tools for a Diesel Technician
• Ability to use good judgment and Decision-Making skills
• Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred)
• ASE Certification desirable but not required

Zum Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentandprohibits 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 byfederal, state or locallaws.