Fleet Diesel Systems Technician — Student Transportation

Torrey Holistics; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Zūm Services, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Diesel Systems Technician to diagnose and repair diesel fleet equipment, ensuring safe, reliable student transportation. You will work on braking, electrical, cooling, and engine systems, perform road calls, and document work precisely for compliance.

You will also coordinate inspections, test-drive after service, and escalate complex repairs when needed, contributing to a compliant, safe maintenance program nationwide.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of medium/heavy truck fleet mechanic experience.
• Strong diagnostics with proven Electrical and A/C capabilities.
• Familiarity with both diesel and gasoline systems.
• Valid state CDL license is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs within your qualification level across major systems: steering, electrical, cooling, lubrication, braking, drivetrains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions, and fuel/temperature/gas regulating components; adjust, test, and rebuild engines as needed.
• Test-drive vehicles to confirm resolutions and quality of repair.
• Coordinate and obtain required inspections and approvals for major repairs prior to releasing vehicles from maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and compliant work area.
• Identify and report additional maintenance or repairs, including those that must be completed by higher-qualification technicians.
• Accurately record time, parts used, and work performed on the proper documentation.
• Respond to road calls and complete on-the-road repairs when assigned.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Diesel equipment

Job description

Join Zūm’s Mission to Modernize Student TransportationEvery school day begins with trust. At Zūm, we earn that trust by keeping our school bus fleet safe, reliable, and ready. As a Fleet Diesel Systems Technician, you’ll translate your technical expertise into dependable rides for students and peace of mind for families.About ZūmZūm is transforming mass mobility through its Connected Mobility Experience (Zūm CMX) platform, which orchestrates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the $50B student mobility market—the largest segment of mass mobility—Zūm CMX is redefining the daily experience for students and families. More than 6,500 schools trust our approach. Our work has been recognized by 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. We’re backed by Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and SoftBank.A Day in the LifeYou start by reviewing assigned work orders and compliance notes. A bus arrives with brake fade complaints—you verify, diagnose, and service the braking and suspension systems in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local standards. After a successful test drive, you document parts and labor, then arrange the required inspection and approval before release. Midday, you head out on a road call to resolve an electrical fault affecting temperature and instrumentation. Back in the shop, you flag a drivetrain repair that must be escalated to a higher-qualification technician and brief the Lead Technician on a safety condition you observed. Throughout, you keep a clean, efficient workstation that meets all regulatory requirements.What You’ll DoDiagnose malfunctions and perform repairs within your qualification level across major systems: steering, electrical, cooling, lubrication, braking, drivetrains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions, and fuel/temperature/gas regulating components; adjust, test, and rebuild engines as needed—always following applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and local rules.Test-drive vehicles to confirm resolutions and quality of repair.Coordinate and obtain required inspections and approvals for major repairs prior to releasing vehicles from maintenance.Maintain a safe, orderly, and compliant work area.Identify and report additional maintenance or repairs, including those that must be completed by higher-qualification technicians.Accurately record time, parts used, and work performed on the proper documentation.Respond to road calls and complete on-the-road repairs when assigned.Inform the Lead Technician of any unsafe maintenance practices or signs of vehicle abuse.What You Bring2–4 years of medium/heavy truck fleet mechanic experience.Strong diagnostics with proven Electrical and A/C capabilities.Working knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment; familiarity with both diesel and gasoline systems.Recommended minimum personal hand tools for a Diesel Technician.Sound judgment and decision-making skills.Valid applicable state license (CDL required).ASE certification desirable but not required.ImpactYour craftsmanship directly supports safe, efficient student mobility in communities across the country. If you take pride in precise, well-documented, regulation-ready work—and you enjoy solving complex mechanical and electrical challenges—we want to meet you.Equal Employment OpportunityZūm 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.