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The Transit Mechanic position performs advanced skilled trades work inspecting, repairing, and maintaining transit vehicles, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Lead Mechanic. This position is classified as an essential position during designated planned or unplanned events.

At Blacksburg Transit, we believe in quality — quality vehicles, quality benefits, and a quality of life that actually lets you enjoy the career you’ve worked hard to build.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in keeping our fleet of buses running safely and efficiently. If you’re someone who’s hands-on, detail-driven, and loves solving mechanical challenges, this job is for you.

Competitive Pay & Great Benefits

  • Starting Salary: $44,441 – 46,237/year
  • Flexible Paid Time Off — Earn more the longer you stay
  • Top-Tier Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
    • Some plans cost you $0/month
  • VRS Retirement System
  • Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
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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!

Why Work With Us?


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

Work-Life Balance

  • On-call rotation (no surprises)
  • Optional overtime at time-and-a-half pay

What You'll Need


  • At least 19 years old
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Moderate experience as an automotive/diesel mechanic — or equivalent training
  • A valid Virginia CDL (or ability to get one)
  • Ability to obtain a VA State Inspector License and Type II A/C certification within one year

How to Apply

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

Position closes at 5 pm on Friday 3/6/26

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