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We're hiring!

 
Monday 6/23 - Friday 7/25: Hahn Hall Stop

Hahn Hall bus stop will remain open during sidewalk construction, but bus may stop in a different location.

Type: Stop

Cause: Construction

Effect: Stop Moved

Stops Affected: 1149

More Info:

Maroon Loop Closed

Construction in the Maroon Loop at the Transit Center will cause BT to detour all routes to the Orange Loop from Monday, 7/7 through early August. All other BT stops will be serviced.

Type: Agency

Cause: Construction

Effect: Detour

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/541-maroon-loop-closed

7/14 – 7/22 – Explorer Blue Detour

Due to construction, Explorer Blue will detour from Monday, 7/14 to Tuesday, 7/22. Stop #2104 Depot/Cambria Westbound will not be serviced.

Type: Route

Cause: Construction

Effect: Detour

Routes Affected: BLU, 2104

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/542-7-14-7-22-explorer-blue-detour

Snow Stanger

ABOUT Maintenance Specialist!

Night Owl? We've Got the Job for You.

Maintainer fueling a BOCJoin Our Award-Winning Team as a Maintenance Specialist

Looking to take the next step in your career? Want stability, great benefits, and a team that takes pride in their work?

At Blacksburg Transit, we’re hiring Maintenance Specialists to help keep our fleet running and our community moving — and we think you might be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Do

You’ll perform essential maintenance tasks that keep our buses clean, fueled, and ready to roll — from inspecting and refueling vehicles to supporting our mechanics with routine upkeep.

This is a great opportunity for someone who likes working with their hands and takes pride in a job well done.

 

What You'll Get

  • Stable schedule — no guesswork, no last-minute changes
  • Reliable pay — $34,586 – 35,984 /year
  • Excellent benefits package, including:
    • Full medical, dental & vision insurance (yes, your monthly premium could be $0)
    • VRS retirement system

Benefits

 

Qualifications

  • At least 19 years old
  • A valid driver’s license and good driving record
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • No bus-driving or mechanical experience required — just a strong work ethic and willingness to learn

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Job Tools & Extras

  • Shoe stipend
  • Tool reimbursement program
  • Clean, well-equipped shop
  • Modern diagnostic tools and a fleet that ranks among the best maintained in the U.S.
  • A team that works together and takes pride in every vehicle that leaves the garage

 

Let’s Meet!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and keep Blacksburg moving!

How to Apply

Apply by 4/25/25 at 5PM.

Apply Now

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