Transit Vehicle Mechanic Assistant

Town of Blacksburg, VA; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Blacksburg, VA is seeking a semiskilled Transit Vehicle Maintenance Technician to perform servicing, lubrication and repairs on buses, while maintaining accurate records. Work under the Lead Mechanic, with set shifts and essential-position status during incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of automotive maintenance experience, plus a Class B CDL with Air Brakes and P endorsement. A pre-employment drug screen is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of automotive and power-driven equipment maintenance experience.
• Valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes and P endorsement in VA required.
• Pre-employment drug screen and DOT testing will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Check buses and ensure safe operating condition.
• Perform repairs or hold buses as needed.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Repair parts as instructed; rebuild bus components.
• Perform road tests on vehicles.
• Replace tires/brakes and maintain alignment; rotate/balance tires.
• Change oil and fluids; check lights.
• Diagnose and repair wheelchair lifts.
• Replace parts; rebuild bus components as needed.
• Train new staff on safety and operations.
• Pick up parts; keep shop clean.

Skills

Safety awareness

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Record keeping

Communication skills

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

3–5 years automotive maintenance experience

Tools

Automotive repair tools

Computer literacy for service records

Job description

The Town of Blacksburg, VA is seeking a semiskilled Transit Vehicle Maintenance Technician to perform servicing, lubrication and repairs on buses, while maintaining accurate records. Work under the Lead Mechanic, with set shifts and essential-position status during incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of automotive maintenance experience, plus a Class B CDL with Air Brakes and P endorsement. A pre-employment drug screen is required.