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
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
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.