About the role
Zūm - Diesel Technician/Mechanic Diesel Technician/Mechanic Howard County, MD School Bus Yard Operations – Howard County, MD / Full-time / On-site apply for this job Zūm has reimagined student transportation, the nation's largest mass transit system. Our integrated end-to-end cloud-based platform provides a modern service for school districts purpose-built around the needs of kids and the expectations of their families. Zūm provides one seamless, real-time interface for parents, drivers, schools, districts, administrators, and operators, to transport children safely and with increased visibility and personalized care. Our multi-sized vehicle approach includes an electric vehicle-first commitment, reduces student commute times by up to 20%, and coupled with our marketplace, delivers added fleet efficiency and optimization. We have been driving the industry forward since 2015, and with more than 8 million miles completed to date, we are leading a new era of safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable transportation.
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