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Exam Service - December 2025

Exam service is scheduled for Friday, 12/12, Saturday, 12/13, and Monday, 12/15 - Wednesday, 12/17. For additional information, see the schedules at https://ridebt.org/schedules, specifically the schedules titled “Exam Service.”

Type: Agency

Cause: Other

Effect: Additional Service

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/576-exam-service-december-2025

Spring 2026 Service Changes

Starting January 18, 2026, BT will be temporarily adjusting weekday service to accommodate 2 active recalls limiting battery capacity on our 28 electric buses.

Type: Agency

Cause: Technical Problem

Effect: Modified Service

More Info: https://ridebt.org/service-changes

Thursday, 12/11 - Reading Day Service Adjustments

CAS is operating on 15 minute service. CRB, HWA and HWB are not in service, use HWC. For service to Brexx, use stop #1203 Prices Fork/Huntington Westbound. HXP is operating on 30 minute service. PHB, PRG and TCR are not in service. Use PHD, NMG, or TCP instead.

Type: Route

Cause: Other

Effect: Modified Service

Routes Affected: CAS, CRB, HWA, HWB, HXP, PHB, PRG, TCR

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/573-route-adjustments-due-to-cold-weather

Thursday, 12/11 - HDG, NMG and UCB Not on Map

While they are not showing up on the map, they are still running.

Type: Route

Cause: Technical Problem

Effect: Other

Routes Affected: HDG, NMG, UCB

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/561-technical-difficulties-2

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 9/5/25 at 5PM.

Apply Now

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