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Stops #1516 Harding/Patrick Henry Westbound and #1517 Harding Silverleaf Westbound are closed due to road construction. A temporary stop is available close to stop #1517, see our website for details.

Type: Route

Cause: Construction

Effect: Stop Moved

Routes Affected: HDG, 1516, 1517

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/554-hdg-stops-1516-1517-closed

UPDATE: Detour extended through 9/19. NMP and PHD on detour. Stops #1402 and #1403 currently closed. Temporary stop at the stop sign at Northview Drive and Giles Road.

Type: Route

Cause: Construction

Effect: Detour

Routes Affected: NMP, PHD, 1402, 1403

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/556-9-2-9-5-nmp-and-phd-detour

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About: Mechanic Assistant

This position closes 4/25/25, scroll down to apply today!

Mechanic Assistant


Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Mechanic Assistant

Looking for a stable, hands-on job with real growth potential? Want to work with a team that values your skills, supports your goals, and celebrates wins together?

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanic Assistant, you’ll help keep our fleet of buses in top condition. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, and support the team to ensure safe, reliable transit for everyone.

Some Details:

  • Check buses and ensure buses are in safe operating condition; perform repairs or hold buses as needed.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance service on electric, gas and diesel-powered vehicles and diagnoses problems.
  • Change, repair and replace tires and brakes; rotate and balance tires; perform front end alignments.
  • Diagnose and repair wheelchair lifts.
  • Replace parts as necessary; rebuild bus parts, tie rod assemblies, etc.
  • Pick up parts; clean shop regularly.

Maintenance Specialist refueling a BOC vehicle.

Why You Should Join The Team


  • Stability — Set Monday–Friday schedule, year-round work
  • Security — Competitive salary ($35,970 – $37,423/year)
  • Support — Full benefits package (you could pay nothing for medical!)
  • Purpose — Your work keeps our community moving

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

Perks & Benefits


  • $2,000 Hiring Bonus
    • $600 after a satisfactory 2 months
    • $400 after a satisfactory 4 months
    • $800 after successful 6-month review
  • Excellent Insurance
    • Full medical (as in: you could pay $0)
    • Vision & dental included
  • VRS Retirement System
  • Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Training
  • Work-Life Balance — No late nights, no weekends
  • Click to learn more about our benefits

Qualifications


  • At least 19 years old
  • A valid driver’s license
  • A good driving record
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • 1+ year of experience or training in vehicle/equipment maintenance

No bus-driving experience is necessary, but you do need to have a good driving record!

 

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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 submitting an application to the Town of Blacksburg via the link below.

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