Blacksburg Transit     

540-443-1500 (M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

We're hiring!

 

BT will begin operating on Reduced Service on Sunday, May 12th, in Blacksburg; Christiansburg services are not affected.

Type: Agency

Cause: Other

Effect: Reduced Service

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/457-summer-reduced-service-begins

Starting Monday 5/13, on weekdays, BT Explorer BLU, GLD, and TTT routes will depart 5-10 minutes later than normal on the first trip of the day. The normal schedule will resume on the second trip.

Type: Agency

Cause: Other

Effect: Additional Service

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/464-ttt-and-christiansburg

Stop #1627 near Cabo Fish Taco will be closed until further notice. Alternate stops: #1628 near the post office or #1626 near Blacksburg Books in Clay Court.

Type: Stop

Cause: Construction

Effect: Other

More Info:

The HDG on campus time check will move to Squires Eastbound (#1110) during construction at Newman Library. No other routes are affected.

Type: Route

Cause: Construction

Effect: Other

More Info:

Snow Stanger

About: Mechanic Assistant

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Mechanic Assistant


Looking for the next step in your career?

Want to be part of an award winning team?

Do you want a job where every day is different?

Then, we want you on our side.

Maintenance Specialist refueling a BOC vehicle.

You Want


Stable job...set schedule.

Steady paycheck...salary range from $26,234 to $28,857.

Full benefits package...you could pay nothing for full medical insurance. Yeah, we mean it.  Oh, and did we mention vision, dental, retirement?

We Want


One person that is really interested in maintaining vehicles...or buses, in our case. In fact, it will be your job to keep them running.

 

We should probably meet.

 

Benefits


This is a job for someone that likes to work on a team, with their hands, and on a M-F schedule.

  • Paid Training
  • $32,448 to $35,825 / year
  • Excellent health, dental and vision insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • VRS retirement system

PLUS $2,000 Hiring Bonus

  • 1st Bonus - Satisfactorily complete 2 months of employment - $600
  • 2nd Bonus - Satisfactorily complete 4 months of employment - $600
  • 3rd Bonus - Complete 6 months of employment and receive a successful rating at the end of probation evluation - $800

Still think our pay isn't competitive? We encourage you to take a look at our full benefits package, we think you'll agree that great health insurance and a healthy work-life balance go a long way. 

Qualifications


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

  • Must be at least 19 years of age
  • Have a valid driver’s license
  • Have a high school diploma, or GED
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience and/or training in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment

How to Apply

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

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