Full-Time

Lead Diesel Technician

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Zūm

Zūm

201-500 employees

Tech-driven school transportation solutions

Compensation Overview

$43 - $43.50/hr

Senior

North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • 5 years of fleet experience in a Diesel Shop with Heavy/Med duty fleets
  • Minimum of five years Auto / Truck or Bus mechanical repair experience
  • Experience with Compliance with the local applicable DOT compliance of Med/Heavy Trucks
  • Prefer ASE Certification as a Master Automotive Technician and/or a Master Truck Technician
  • Must be computer proficient
  • Strong experience with computerized diagnostics
  • Ability to use good judgment and Decision Making skills
  • Background in planning and scheduling maintenance repairs (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
  • Must be willing to work flexible schedules
Responsibilities
  • Diagnoses malfunctions and performs 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, in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements
  • Assist in managing (and personally comply with) the local implementation of maintenance and safety standard operating procedures in this maintenance facility, ensuring that local maintenance staff follow them, and comply with all locally applicable public authority legislation, regulation and standards
  • Assist in managing the local use of Enterprise Asset Management, and maintenance facility staff to record and to track local maintenance work orders and local parts inventory. (This includes using this application personally)
  • Assist in managing the parts inventory maintained and used in this maintenance facility
  • Assist in managing (and participating in when appropriate) the work needed to implement preventive maintenance for the vehicles serviced by this maintenance facility
  • Assist in managing (and participating in when appropriate) the work needed to complete “unscheduled repairs” to the vehicles services by this maintenance facility
  • Represent the maintenance activity at the local level in its interaction, communication and coordination of activities with other local operations functions: driver care, route operations, and customer care
Desired Qualifications
  • ASE Certification desirable but not required

Zum provides a transportation solution specifically designed for school children, focusing on efficiency and environmental sustainability. The company operates a fleet that includes electric vehicles, aiming to reduce carbon emissions in school transportation. Zum's platform utilizes analytics to optimize operations, featuring an app that allows parents, drivers, and schools to track the location of buses and students in real-time. This enhances safety and provides transparency, while also saving time and costs for both schools and parents. The platform includes tools for fleet management and route optimization, ensuring that drivers can avoid traffic and cater to individual student needs. Zum differentiates itself from competitors through its commitment to safety, transparency, and sustainability, as well as its focus on cost and time savings. The company's goal is to create a reliable and eco-friendly transportation service that meets the needs of students, parents, and schools.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$368.8M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zūm's expansion into new districts boosts its market presence and revenue potential.
  • The demand for electric buses aligns with Zūm's sustainability goals and fleet efficiency.
  • AI integration in route optimization reduces costs and improves service reliability.

What critics are saying

  • Driver shortages may impact Zūm's ability to maintain service quality.
  • Rapid expansion could strain operational capabilities and affect service quality.
  • Reliance on technology platforms poses risks of technical failures and cybersecurity threats.

What makes Zūm unique

  • Zūm offers a tech-driven platform for safe, efficient student transportation.
  • The company uses electric vehicles, enhancing sustainability and reducing carbon footprint.
  • Zūm's app provides real-time tracking for parents, schools, and drivers.

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Benefits

Competitive compensation, including cash and equity

Medical, dental and vision benefits, including paid membership to One Medical

Unlimited vacation policy

Free daily catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen at HQ

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

4%
PR Newswire
Apr 9th, 2025
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Adopts Zum'S Technology Platform For Modern Student Transportation

District of Over 63,000 Students Joins National Movement for Safer, More Reliable RidesREDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has awarded a three-year technology contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, to provide a single integrated platform to power the district's school transportation. This partnership signals VBCPS's commitment to a safe, efficient, transparent and more equitable solution for students and families

RideZum
Apr 9th, 2025
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Adopts Zum's Technology Platform for Student Transportation

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has awarded a three-year technology contract to Zūm to provide a single integrated platform to power the district's student transportation.

PR Newswire
Apr 2nd, 2025
Financial Times Names Zum To Its 2025 List Of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies

Recognition Marks Third Year in A Row Zum Has Appeared on Prestigious ListREDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Financial Times announced that Zūm has been named to its annual "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies List," a recognition that supports Zum's position as the leader in modern student transportation. Zum ranks No. 28 on this year's list of the top 300 companies and is the highest-ranking company in the Logistics Transportation category. This is the third year in a row that Zum has been named to this prestigious list of innovative leaders across North, South, and Latin America

RideZum
Mar 25th, 2025
Palm Springs Unified School District Partners with Zūm to Modernize Student Transportation

Palm Springs Unified School District partners with Zūm to modernize student transportation.

PR Newswire
Mar 21st, 2025
Zum To Host School Bus Driver And Attendant Hiring Fair For Millard Public Schools

Existing drivers and new candidates are welcome at March 25-26 event in preparation for 2025-26 school yearREDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, which has been awarded a four-year student transportation contract with Millard Public Schools beginning in the 2025-26 school year, will host a two-day hiring event for school bus drivers and attendants on Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 at Marriott Courtyard Omaha La Vista (12560 Westport Parkway, LaVista, Nebraska) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT