It’s 7:30 a.m. in a Zūm depot. You roll up your toolbox, review the digital work queue, and jump into the challenge of keeping school transportation safe and reliable. From pinpointing an intermittent electrical fault to validating a powertrain repair on a test drive, your expertise helps move students and communities forward—while Zūm’s nationwide fleet accelerates toward an electrified future.

Backed by Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, Zūm is a Series E company transforming student transportation. We operate across 15+ states with flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, and we’re expanding across the East Coast and Midwest. Our technology powers district operations, our charter platform, and proprietary SaaS—while our electrification initiative supports the grid by returning energy to local utilities. Recognitions include CNBC 50 disruptor, Financial Times 500 fastest growing companies, and Fast Company World Changing Ideas.

What you’ll tackle

• Diagnose and repair medium/heavy vehicles across major systems: steering, electrical, cooling, lubrication, braking, driveline, suspension, power steering, clutches, transmissions, fuel and emissions controls, and engines (including adjustments, testing, rebuilds).
• Road-test completed work to confirm the original issue is resolved.
• Coordinate required inspections and obtain approval for all major repairs before releasing vehicles from the shop.
• Keep your bay safe, clean, and efficient, adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local standards.
• Flag additional corrective or preventive work discovered during service, including items requiring a higher-qualification technician.
• Document labor time, parts usage, and all work performed with accuracy and clarity.
• Respond to road calls and perform on-site repairs when assigned.
• Alert the Lead Technician to unsafe maintenance conditions, practices, or signs of vehicle abuse.
  
  

What you bring

• 4–5 years of hands-on fleet mechanic experience with medium/heavy trucks.
• Strong diagnostic capability, including electrical systems and automotive A/C.
• Deep understanding of core vehicle systems and diesel equipment.
• Background in fleet maintenance, comfortable with both diesel and gasoline platforms.
• Personal hand tools meeting the recommended minimum for a Diesel Technician.
• Sound judgment and decisive problem-solving skills.
• Valid state driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• ASE certifications are a plus (not required).
  
  

Proficiencies

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair execution
• Diesel and heavy equipment systems
• DOT and equipment inspection compliance
  
  

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.