Careers with valley Metro

Move the Roanoke Valley with a career in transit!

Southwestern Virginia Transit Management Co., Inc (SVTMC) is an equal opportunity employer, and offers a competitive benefits package:

  • Company-paid Health Insurance and prescription card
  • 457 Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Company-paid, Short-term Disability for applicable positions
  • Company-paid, Life Insurance
  • Free transportation on our services for you and your
  • Uniform allowance for applicable positions
  • Optional Dental Insurance for you and your family
  • Optional Health Insurance coverage for your family

Current Openings

Bus Operators

Summary: The Bus Operators are responsible for safely transporting passengers over specified routes according to established time schedules.

  • Starting rate of pay $19.63.
  • Uniform allowance
  • Current license required.
  • Paid Training to get your CDL.
  • Must have High School Diploma or GED
  • Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability
  • Excellent benefit package with company paying 95% of Employee only health coverage.
  • High school Diploma or GED
  • Current and valid driver’s license
  • Ability to pass and maintain Department of Transportation Physical
  • Commercial Driver’s License permit, must attain prior to start date
  • Flexibility to work all shifts
  • A Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger endorsement and Airbrakes, preferred

STVMC is an EEOC

Updated -
August 12, 2025 7:18 AM

Service Lane/Utility Worker

Responsibilities:

  • Oversees service lane workers, including working on the service lane when needed.
  • Performs routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, sanitizing, and minor repairs to ensure that the facility is safe and functional.
  • Complies with all company safety procedures, adheres to all shop and operating procedures as applicable.
  • Ensures accuracy of paperwork at     the end of the shift, locks doors, etc.

Supervisory Responsiblities:  Yes

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Starting rate of pay is $22.02

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have valid driver’s license. Must have the ability to read and comprehend service manuals.

Work Environment:

Potential to work in extreme heat/humidity and cold depending on the season.

 SVTMC is an EEOC

Updated -
August 22, 2025 2:01 PM

PT Bus Cleaner

Summary: The Part Time Cleaner is responsible for servicing buses; this includes the cleaning of the interior and exterior areas of buses and service vehicles.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of operations of cleaning equipment, proper use and storage of cleaning solvents, per MSDS, proper cleaning techniques for exposure to the public
  • Valid Virginia driver’s license
  • Bus driving experience, preferred
  • Schedule:     6:00 PM-11:00 PM Monday – Friday

Responsibilities:

  • Cleaning and fueling of the Valley Metro buses and Trolleys
  • Fare box handling
  • Checking fluids and tires
  • Parking buses
  • Cleaning of the shop area at times.

Excellent Part-time position for self-motivated hard worker.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Starting rate of pay is $19.35

SVTMC is an EEOC

Updated -
September 12, 2025 8:09 AM

Mechanic - (Full-time)

Summary: Responsible for performing preventative maintenance inspections and maintenance  repairs of diesel transit vehicles and service vehicles with limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs minor and major repairs as needed.
  • Diagnoses and repairs with limited supervision.
  • Maintains personal and shop tools in good order.
  • Works with drawings, specifications, and service manuals.
  • Assists in the working on the service lane when needed.
  • Complies with all company safety procedures, adheres to all shop and operating procedures as applicable.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Automotive and Diesel Mechanic experience
  • Your own tools to perform maintenance/inspections
  • Knowledge of shop equipment and air tools
  • Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License or have ability to obtain
  • Tire Experience a Plus
  • State Inspection is a Plus
  • Pay is based on experience - $21.02 - $25.91
  • 7am till 3:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday, off Sunday and Monday, and 2:30pm till 11:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday, off Sunday and Monday

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or
  • one year related experience and/or training; or
  • equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must furnish own hand and power tools, and toolbox.
  • Must have or acquire within 90 days of employment, a valid Virginia CDL Class B license.
  • Must have the ability to read and comprehend service manuals.
  • State Inspection is a plus.

SVTMC is an EEOC

Updated -
August 12, 2025 7:18 AM

Additional Information

Notice of Pre-Employment Drug Screen

As a condition of employment for all positions, especially those which involve the performance of safety-sensitive functions as defined by 49 CFR Part 655, as amended, must submit to a urine drug screen, under the authority of the U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration.

This memo serves as notification that if given an offer of employment, it is contingent on the passing of the aforementioned drug screen and the applicant will not be assigned to perform any job functions, including safety-sensitive functions, unless the urine drug screen has a verified negative result.

SVTMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

How to apply with application and resume (resume optional):

Email: HRInfo@valleymetro.com

Mail to:

Southwestern Virginia Transit Management Company, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 13247
Roanoke, VA 24032

Fax to: (540) 982-2703

Visit our Administration Offices to drop off or fill out an application:

The Roy Z. Meador Operations, Maintenance and Administration Building
1108 Campbell Avenue, S.E.
Roanoke VA 24013

We will accept your application in person, Monday through Friday, from 8AM to 4PM.

Southwestern Virginia Transit Management Company, Inc. (SVTMC) is the employer for Valley Metro.
SVTMC is committed to the provision of equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, creed, national origin, sex, age or disability.