Heavy-Duty School Bus Systems Mechanic

Heavy-Duty School Bus Systems Mechanic Zum Transportation Rockford, IL Job Details $33.84 - $37.98 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Diesel mechanics Maintenance DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Decision making Hand tools Diesel engine repair Full Job Description Ready to keep students moving safely? Do you enjoy cracking tough diagnostic puzzles? Can you move from a brake inspection to an electrical trace, then jump on a road call without missing a beat? If that sounds like you, you'll thrive at Zūm. Why Zūm High-growth, Series E company backed by Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC Operations in 15+ states with major hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle—expanding across the

East Coast and Midwest Technology-forward:

school transportation operations, a new charter platform, and in-house SaaS Driving nationwide electrification of school fleets and returning surplus energy to local grids

Honors:

CNBC Disruptor 50, Financial Times 500, Fast Company World Changing Ideas What You'll Do Diagnose and repair: steering, electrical, cooling, lubrication, braking systems, drivetrains, suspensions, clutches, transmissions, and oil/temperature/fuel regulation components Adjust, test, and rebuild engines within your qualification level while meeting all relevant Federal, State/Provincial, and local requirements Conduct test drives during preventive inspections and post-service to validate repairs Install, program, replace, and verify telematics devices Maintenance & Field Work Execute preventive maintenance on schedule and tackle unscheduled repairs quickly Handle road calls and perform on-the-road repairs as assigned Log time, parts, and work performed using the shop tablet and approved forms Safety & Compliance Keep your bay safe, clean, efficient, and compliant with all applicable regulations and Zūm standards Operate within DOT requirements; work assigned shifts and overtime as needed What Makes You Great Here You're detail-obsessed but fast, organized but flexible, and relentless about first-time fixes. You translate symptoms into root causes across complex mechanical and electrical systems, and you document like a pro. Qualifications Required 5+ years in diesel and heavy/medium-duty fleet maintenance Minimum five years repairing autos, trucks, or buses Experience operating under DOT requirements for medium/heavy trucks Computer fluency for fleet software and documentation Own the recommended hand tools for Medium/Heavy-Duty Diesel work Advanced computerized diagnostic capabilities Strong judgment and decision-making Maintenance planning/scheduling experience (daily/weekly/monthly) Flexibility to work varied schedules Preferred CDL (or ability to obtain within 90 days) ASE certifications in brakes, suspension, engine, electrical, A/C; Master School Bus or Master Truck Technician preferred 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.