Maintainer

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

8/1 & 8/2 - Steppin' Out Detours

Due to Steppin’ Out, HDG, SMA, SME and SMS will detour from Friday, 8/1 to Saturday, 8/2. The Steppin’ Out shuttle is our new route, Beamer Way (BMR). It will pick up at the UPPER Chicken Hill Parking Lot and drop off at Stop #1100 Newman Library.

Type: Route

Cause: Other

Effect: Detour

Routes Affected: HDG, SMA, SME, SMS, 1422, 1431, 1440, 1441, 1600, 1628

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/544-8-1-8-2-steppin-out-detours

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ABOUT Maintenance Specialist!

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

Maintainer fueling a BOC Join 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

Paid training
$2,000 Hiring Bonus!
- $600 after 2 months
- $600 after 4 months
- $800 after 6 months and a successful review
Click to learn more about our 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

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.

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