Senior Diesel & Telematics Fleet Technician

Zūm; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zūm Services, Inc. is seeking a seasoned technician to anchor maintenance operations across a mixed fleet serving students and communities.

You’ll perform comprehensive diagnostics, corrective repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep every vehicle safe, reliable, and compliant. You’ll handle end-to-end troubleshooting, road testing, telematics work, and scheduled PMs while ensuring DOT compliance and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fleet experience with Diesel and Heavy/Medium-duty vehicles.
• At least five years of hands-on Auto/Truck or Bus mechanical repair experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity with applicable DOT compliance for Medium/Heavy Trucks.
• Computer proficiency for fleet management systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end troubleshooting and repair across systems: steering, electrical, cooling, lubrication, braking, drivetrains, suspensions, clutches, transmissions, and related components.
• Engine work: adjust, test, and rebuild within qualifications, adhering to federal, state/provincial and local requirements.
• Road testing: conduct test drives during PM inspections to validate concerns and confirm first-time fixes.
• Telematics: install, program, replace, and verify devices.
• Maintenance execution: complete scheduled PMs and address unscheduled repairs for the facilities fleet.
• Field support: respond to road calls and perform on-the-road repairs as needed.
• Documentation: record time, parts, repairs, and maintenance precisely on the work tablet and forms.
• Safety and compliance: maintain safe, clean workspace and meet DOT requirements.
• Availability: work assigned shift and overtime as needed.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diesel and heavy/MDV experience

Diagnostic tools proficiency

DOT compliance knowledge

Documentation skills

Flexible scheduling

Tools

Fleet management software

Computerized diagnostic tools

Job description

Zūm Services, Inc. is seeking a seasoned technician to anchor maintenance operations across a mixed fleet serving students and communities.

You’ll perform comprehensive diagnostics, corrective repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep every vehicle safe, reliable, and compliant. You’ll handle end-to-end troubleshooting, road testing, telematics work, and scheduled PMs while ensuring DOT compliance and accurate documentation.