Technician II

Zūm•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Zūm is seeking an experienced vehicle technician to support maintenance operations across its fleet. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring vehicles meet applicable DOT and safety standards. The technician helps keep the fleet safe, reliable, and ready to serve students and communities. The role requires a skilled diagnostician who can work in a fast-paced maintenance environment, identify root causes, and complete repairs accurately while maintaining safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include engine and vehicle-system repairs, preventive maintenance, unscheduled repairs, road calls, vehicle testing, telematics installation, and accurate maintenance documentation. The technician must keep the work area clean and organized and work assigned shifts and overtime as needed.

Requirements

2–4 years of fleet experience with diesel or medium/heavy-duty fleets.
At least five years of auto, truck, or bus mechanical repair experience.
Experience complying with applicable local DOT requirements for medium/heavy trucks.
Computer proficiency with fleet management systems and documentation.
Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a medium/heavy-duty and diesel technician.
Strong experience with computerized diagnostics.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Experience planning and scheduling maintenance repairs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Willingness to work flexible schedules.

Nice To Haves

Valid CDL license; must be able to obtain one within the first 90 days of employment.
ASE certification in brakes, suspension, engine, electrical, or A/C, or Master School Bus and/or Master Truck Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Diagnose vehicle malfunctions and repair steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking, drivetrain, suspension, clutch, transmission, and oil, temperature, and gas-regulating systems.
Adjust, test, and rebuild engines and perform related duties within the technician’s qualification level, following applicable federal, state or provincial, and local requirements.
Conduct test drives during preventive maintenance inspections to identify driver-reported issues and after service to confirm repairs.
Install, program, replace, and verify telematics devices.
Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles serviced by the maintenance facility.
Complete unscheduled repairs on vehicles serviced by the maintenance facility.
Perform assigned road calls and on-the-road repairs.
Record time spent, parts used, and repairs or maintenance performed on a work tablet or authorized form.
Maintain a safe, clean, productive, and efficient work area in compliance with applicable requirements, company housekeeping standards, and safety regulations.
Perform work within the scope of duties and in accordance with DOT compliance requirements.
Work the assigned shift and overtime as needed.