Transit Fleet Maintenance Technician (Diesel & Gasoline)
Zum
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 45-50 / hour
Posted on Apr 23, 2026
Help Power the Next Generation of School Transportation
At Zūm, our mission is bold: transform a long-stagnant industry. With support from Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, we operate in 15+ states (with hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle) and are expanding across the East Coast and Midwest. We deploy tech to run district transportation, are launching a charter platform, and building proprietary SaaS—while electrifying fleets and contributing energy back to the grid. Our work has been recognized by CNBC Disruptor 50, Financial Times 500, and Fast Company World Changing Ideas.
You’ll be a key player in reliability. When a bus arrives with a drivability complaint, you’ll trace root cause across systems, complete the repair, verify on a road test, and document everything—so students get to class safely and on time.
How You’ll Contribute
The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Final pay depends on location, skills, and relevant experience. Additional compensation may include bonus, equity, or commissions. Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role is up to $45–50/hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Zūm 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.
At Zūm, our mission is bold: transform a long-stagnant industry. With support from Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, we operate in 15+ states (with hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle) and are expanding across the East Coast and Midwest. We deploy tech to run district transportation, are launching a charter platform, and building proprietary SaaS—while electrifying fleets and contributing energy back to the grid. Our work has been recognized by CNBC Disruptor 50, Financial Times 500, and Fast Company World Changing Ideas.
You’ll be a key player in reliability. When a bus arrives with a drivability complaint, you’ll trace root cause across systems, complete the repair, verify on a road test, and document everything—so students get to class safely and on time.
How You’ll Contribute
- Diagnose, service, and repair heavy-duty vehicle systems: steering; electrical; cooling and lubrication; braking; drivetrains and suspensions; power steering; clutches and transmissions; oil/temperature/fuel regulation; plus engine tune, adjustment, and rebuilds within your qualification level—adhering to all applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and local requirements.
- Drive vehicles post-repair to validate fixes and performance.
- Arrange required inspections and approvals for major work before a vehicle leaves the facility.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and compliant work environment.
- Identify and report additional maintenance needs, including work requiring higher technician qualifications.
- Document labor hours, parts consumption, and all services on the specified forms/systems.
- Support field operations via road calls and on-the-road repairs.
- Report unsafe maintenance conditions/practices or signs of vehicle abuse to the Lead Technician.
- 2–4 years of medium/heavy truck fleet repair experience.
- Advanced diagnostic capability with strong electrical and A/C skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of core vehicle systems and diesel equipment; familiar with gasoline systems.
- Previous experience in a fleet shop.
- Owns the recommended baseline hand tools for Diesel Technicians.
- Good judgment and confident decision-making.
- Valid state driver’s license (CDL preferred).
- ASE certification is a plus but not required.
The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Final pay depends on location, skills, and relevant experience. Additional compensation may include bonus, equity, or commissions. Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role is up to $45–50/hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Zūm 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.