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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

We want to hear from you! BT's summer survey for Christiansburg riders is open. The survey will close on Thursday, July 31st.

Type: Route

Cause: Other

Effect: Other

Routes Affected: BLU, GLD

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/543-c-burg-survey-summer-2025

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: 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!

 

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

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