Evening/Overnight Transit Bus Technician

Blacksburg, Town of (VA); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

The Town of Blacksburg is seeking a semi-skilled Transit Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep of buses, equipment and facilities. The role operates under the Crew Leader - Maintainer and Lead Mechanic, and is designated as essential during planned or unplanned events.

Shift is evening/overnight with days and hours to be determined; starting annual range is $35,278 to $36,703, plus a $2 per hour shift premium. This position is safety-sensitive and must pass drug and alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in the maintenance and operation of large automotive equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory record.
• This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing guidelines as set forth by the Federal Transit Administration and the US Department of Transportation in 49 CFR Part 40, and Part 655, as amended.
• A pre-employment drug screening is required for this position

Responsibilities

• Washes bus exteriors using automated wash equipment
• Details transit vehicles seasonally
• Cleans bus interiors
• Changes fare box vaults
• Fuels vehicles in the designated areas
• Checks and fills fluid levels of transit vehicles as required.
• Notifies transit mechanics of any issues with fleet vehicles including leaks, new damage, safety concerns, etc.
• Parks fleet on the lot and in the parking area in an orderly fashion
• Maintains immediate work area and grounds
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs to the automated washer
• Maintains and orders supplies as needed
• Maintains records and documents as required
• Cleans bodily fluid spills and cleans/treats bloodborne spills
• Assists in the training of new staff members
• Complies with regulations governing the handling and disposal of hazardous waste and personal protection

Skills

Manual labor

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Town of Blacksburg is seeking a semi-skilled Transit Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep of buses, equipment and facilities. The role operates under the Crew Leader - Maintainer and Lead Mechanic, and is designated as essential during planned or unplanned events.

Shift is evening/overnight with days and hours to be determined; starting annual range is $35,278 to $36,703, plus a $2 per hour shift premium. This position is safety-sensitive and must pass drug and alcohol testing.