Heavy-Duty Vehicle Systems Technician (Powertrain & Electrical)

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to keep a mission-driven fleet safe and road-ready?

At Zūm, our technicians power student transportation by ensuring every vehicle is reliable, compliant, and safe. If you’re a sharp troubleshooter who can move quickly without sacrificing accuracy, this role was made for you.

Is this you?

• Do you chase root causes across powertrain, electrical, and chassis systems?
• Do you balance speed with rigorous quality and safety checks?
• Can you rebuild engines, diagnose complex electrical issues, and perform thorough PMs with confidence?
• Is your bay organized, your tools accounted for, and your documentation precise?

What you’ll take on Diagnostics and Repairs

• Diagnose and repair steering and steering systems, electrical, cooling, lubrication, braking systems, drivetrains, suspensions, clutches, transmissions, and oil/temperature/gas regulating components.
• Adjust, test, and rebuild engines; complete related tasks per Federal, State/Provincial, and local requirements.
• Test-drive vehicles during preventive maintenance to validate driver-reported issues and after service to confirm successful repairs.
• Install, program, replace, and verify telematics devices.

Maintenance Operations

• Deliver scheduled preventive maintenance across the facility’s fleet.
• Handle unscheduled repairs quickly and thoroughly.
• Perform road calls and complete on-the-road repairs as assigned.
• Log time, parts used, and work performed in the work tablet and/or authorized forms.

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workspace that meets all Federal, State/Provincial, and local rules, as well as company housekeeping and safety standards.
• Operate fully within role scope and DOT compliance requirements.
• Work the assigned shift; support overtime when needed.

What you bring Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of fleet experience with diesel in heavy/medium-duty fleets.
• Minimum five years of Auto/Truck or Bus mechanical repair experience.
• Experience adhering to applicable DOT compliance for medium/heavy trucks.
• Comfort with fleet management software and digital documentation.
• Recommended minimum hand tools for Medium/Heavy-Duty Diesel work.
• Expertise with computerized diagnostics.
• Strong judgment and decision-making capability.
• Background in daily/weekly/monthly maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of start.
• ASEs in brakes, suspension, engine, electrical, A/C; or Master School Bus and/or Master Truck Technician.

Equal 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.