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Diesel Technician/Mechanic II

Zūm logoZūm
Hiring spree
TypeFull-time
WorkplaceOn-site
SeniorityMid-level

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Zūm

A Connected Mobility Experience for school districts that delivers students on time and ready to learn.

Zūm has reimagined student transportation— managing every vehicle, driver, passenger, parent, and ride on a single platform. We’re growing fast and looking for super-smart folks motivated to fix the nation's largest mass transportation system and make a real difference for students, schools, drivers, parents and caregivers. If fixing an antiquated system hidden in plain sight excites you, drop us a note at apply@ridezum.com today.

Private companyPrivate EquityIn the newsHiring fast
Salary
$30–$32/hr
LocationOmaha, NE
Posted9/23/2026
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About Zūm:

Zūm is revolutionizing mass mobility with its Connected Mobility Experience (Zūm CMX™) system that connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the $50 billion student mobility market – the largest segment of the mass mobility industry – Zūm CMX  is transforming a daily source of anxiety and disruption into a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Today, more than 7,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX. Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zūm has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies lists. Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank.

Zūm is adding to our team of passionate people who are transforming student transportation. As a maintenance technician at Zūm, you will help ensure that Zūm's fleet of school buses is kept in safe and optimal operating condition, by determining required repairs and maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose malfunctions and perform vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines, etc.) and related assigned duties within qualification level, following all relevant Federal, State/ and local guidelines and requirements.
  • Test-drive vehicles to ensure repair resolved the problem.
  • Arrange for and obtain appropriate inspections and approval of all major repairs before the vehicle is released from the maintenance facility.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, productive, and efficient work area including ensuring the work area complies with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial, and local guidelines and requirements.
  • Identify and report any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance including repairs and maintenance required to be performed by Technicians with a higher qualification level.
  • Record time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on the appropriate form.
  • Perform road calls and on the road repairs as assigned.
  • Advise Lead Technician of unsafe maintenance conditions or practices and/or vehicle abuse.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two to four years medium/heavy truck Fleet mechanic repair experience.
  • Diagnostic, Electrical, and AC skills are a must.
  • Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required.
  • Have previous fleet experience and are familiar with diesel and gasoline systems.
  • Possess the recommended minimum Hand tools for a Diesel Technician.
  • Ability to use good judgment and Decision-Making skills.
  • ASE Certification desirable but not required.

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.

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HQ
Redwood City, United States
Size501-1000 employees
IndustrySoftware Development
Latest fundingPrivate Equity · Apr 16, 2026
Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tech stackunity-3d, redis, toolkit, launchpad, macos, microsoft-active-directory, tableau, auditboard, snowflake, react-native, zendesk, workspace, fleet-complete, slack, opensearch, netradyne, servicenow, microsoft-powerpoint, semrush, redwood
News
  • Zum Introduces Zoe, A Conversational AI Assistant Built for Student Mobility
  • Citi Ventures backs Zūm

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