Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Technician, Medium-Duty

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to solve complex vehicle problems every day?

If you thrive in a fast-moving maintenance environment and want your work to directly support safe transportation for students and communities, this role is for you.

Your Impact

• Diagnostics & Repair: Find and fix faults across steering, electrical, cooling, lubrication, braking, drivetrains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, and transmissions—always aligned with Federal, State/Provincial, and local requirements.
• Powertrain Projects: Assist with rebuilding engines, transmissions, and differentials as assigned by the manager.
• PM & Road Tests: Perform test drives during preventive maintenance inspections to validate driver-reported issues, and confirm successful repairs with post-service road tests.
• Quality Control: Arrange for required inspections and secure approvals for major repairs prior to vehicle release.
• Documentation: Accurately log time, parts, and work performed using the appropriate forms.
• Field Support: Handle road calls and conduct on-the-road repairs as needed.
• Collaboration & Safety: Report additional needed work (including items for higher-qualification technicians) and alert the Lead Technician to any unsafe practices or vehicle abuse.

Must-Haves

• 2–4 years of medium/heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience.
• Diagnostic, electrical, and AC capabilities are essential.
• Strong knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment.
• Fleet background with diesel and gasoline systems.
• Recommended minimum hand tools for a Diesel Technician.
• Good judgment and decisive problem-solving.

Nice-to-Haves

• Valid applicable state license; CDL preferred.
• ASE certification helpful but not required.
• Experience with Ford commercial vehicles.

Workstyle & Environment

• Maintain a safe, clean, compliant, and efficient work area that meets all Federal, State/Provincial, local, and company standards.
• Flexibility to work your assigned shift and overtime as needed (AM/PM).

Your Proficiency Toolkit

• HVAC
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Vehicle Electronics & Computer Controls
• Brake & Suspension Systems
• Transmission & Drivetrain Systems
• Automotive Repair
• Engine Repair
• Brakes
• Engine Performance
• Current CDL License

Equipment You’ll Work With

• Automotive Vehicles (Ford)

Equal Opportunity

*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.*