Zūm
Maintenance Manager
Spokane, WA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$88k-$90kDetected 1 day ago
ComplianceProcurementHRPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft OfficeOSHA
About the role
- This role encompasses the complete maintenance lifecycle-from fleet intake and facility setup to daily shop management and continuous improvement.
- You'll be the backbone of our transportation operations, ensuring every vehicle is safe, reliable, and ready to serve students and communities.
- You're a hands-on leader who thrives in the controlled chaos of a busy maintenance facility where priorities shift by the hour.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs that meet or exceed state, federal, DOT, and district requirements
- Manage shop operations to ensure consistency and excellence across all maintenance activities
- Lead a safety-first maintenance culture that protects technicians, drivers, students, and the broader community
- Maintain meticulous maintenance records, inspection documentation, and regulatory files ready for audit at all times
- Maintain maintenance budget accountability in alignment with company financial guidelines
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Recruiting teams to strategize and execute hiring plans for technician positions that support operational needs
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience directly supervising and managing a team of 3 or more technicians in a commercial fleet maintenance environment
- Fleet management and software proficiency.
- Ability to speak to a time when you prepared for or underwent a State or Federal audit and ensured regulatory compliance across shop operations and fleet maintenance records
- 5+ years of experience managing shop operations in a commercial repair environment such as fleet maintenance, diesel repair, heavy equipment service, trucking maintenance facilities, or similar settings where managing multiple concurrent repairs and minimizing vehicle downtime are essential
Nice to have
- Experience managing in a unionized (CBA) environment
- Demonstrated experience successfully managing through periods of rapid organizational growth or major management/structural changes
- Valid CDL license with ability to operate commercial fleet vehicles
- ASE certifications or manufacturer/dealer technical training credentials
- Knowledge of Federal DOT regulations and State/Local commercial vehicle compliance requirements
- Additional industry certifications (EPA 609, OSHA safety training, or specialized equipment certifications)
Compensation
- The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more.
- Ensure maximum daily vehicle availability through strategic maintenance scheduling, efficient repair workflows, and proactive fleet health monitoring
Company info
- 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 4,500 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.
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