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# Mechanic at Via

- **Company:** Via
- **Location:** Tulare, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/via/jobs/8628912002

## Job description

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

As a Mechanic on Via's Operations team, you'll be hands-on every day - diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining the buses and support vehicles that keep our transit service running. This is a technical, floor-focused role for someone who takes pride in getting under the hood, solving problems the right way the first time, and keeping a fleet on the road safely and reliably.

This is an in-person position with the expectation that you will be on-site 5 days per week. While standard schedules are provided, this role does require flexibility to work occasional evenings, Saturdays, and extended hours as business needs arise.

What You'll Do:

- Perform routine preventive maintenance on & transit vehicles, and support equipment, including fluid changes, filter replacements, brake inspections, tire rotations, and scheduled service intervals
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues across engines, transmissions, braking systems, HVAC, suspension, steering, and electrical systems.
- Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and DOT-compliant safety inspections, identifying defects and completing repairs in line with regulatory and manufacturer standards.
- Respond to road calls and in-service breakdowns, troubleshooting issues on-site and coordinating with the Maintenance Manager to minimize service disruption.
- Use automotive test equipment, diagnostic software, and manufacturer diagrams to isolate issues and verify repairs.
- Complete accurate work orders and maintain detailed service records for each vehicle, including labor, parts used, and root-cause notes.
- Keep the shop and work areas clean, organized, and safe: tools returned, fluids stored properly, and hazards addressed before they become issues.

Who You Are:

- Vocational automotive training and hands-on experience in medium/heavy-duty vehicle maintenance (minimum 2 years preferred;, transit bus, or diesel experience a plus).
- Hands-on problem solver who enjoys working on the floor, not behind a desk.
- Comfortable reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Proficient with diagnostic tools and comfortable learning new maintenance software.
- Detail-oriented with documentation - work orders are closed out cleanly, records are accurate, and the next shift knows exactly what happened.
- Comfortable with physical work, including lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, and working in varied shop conditions.

Licenses and Certification Requirements:

- Hold a valid driver's license.
- Hold a high school diploma or GED certificate.
- ASE certifications strongly preferred (Medium/Heavy Truck or Transit Bus series — e.g., H-series or T-series).
- CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement a plus (or willingness to obtain within a defined period post-hire).
- At least 21 years old.
- Successful completion of mandatory pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check.
- Pass a drug screening and background check: no felonies, clean MVR, no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions, and no more than 2 speeding tickets.
- Able to pass a pre-employment physical.

Compensation and Benefits:

- Final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable.
- Hourly Rate: $21.32 - $36 per hour.
- We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health and retirement benefits.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.

## About Via

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Via provides software and operations to build and optimize dynamic, shared public mobility networks for cities, transit agencies, schools, universities, healthcare providers, and corporations around the world.
- **Entity Type**: Private (conflicting reports: some sources list a public stock symbol VIA on NYSE, but LinkedIn and Crunchbase classify it as privately held; total disclosed funding of $1.4B)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Daniel Ramot (CEO), Oren Shoval (CTO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Public transportation technology, mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), paratransit, student transit, microtransit, and transit planning software.
- Target customers: B2G (transit agencies, cities), B2B (corporations, universities, healthcare providers), and B2C (riders).
- Mission or purpose statement: “Using technology to transform transportation. Creating more livable cities that are efficient, highly connected, and help more people easily access education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.”

## Products & Services
- **Microtransit**: On-demand, dynamic ride-sharing services for cities and transit agencies to fill gaps in fixed-route networks.
- **Paratransit**: AI-powered paratransit software (including Eligibility Manager, AI Application Scanning, Caregiver App) to digitize approvals, reduce ride times, and increase efficiency.
- **Student Transit**: Flexible, cost-effective school transportation with real-time visibility for districts and parents.
- **Remix Planning & Scheduling**: Data-driven planning, scheduling, and predictive runtime tools to design and optimize transit networks.
- **Citymapper**: Consumer mobility app for journey planning across all modes, plus MaaS+ for agencies to power multimodal trip discovery.
- **Corporate & Campus Shuttles**: Managed shuttle services for employers and universities, using AI routing and scheduling.
- **Health Transportation**: Integrated transportation for healthcare providers and payers to improve patient access.
- **Via Intelligence**: A vertical AI platform that provides recommendations and automations to boost transit efficiency and service performance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed; confidential valuation upon SPAC merger reports are conflicting (some indicate $3.5B at merger announcement in 2021, but current status unconfirmed).
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $1.4B across 12 rounds; annual revenue estimated at $434.3M (as of latest public data).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Works with 700+ global partners including King County Metro (Seattle), Transport for London, Transport for NSW (Australia), Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe. Backed by investors undisclosed in the provided sources.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount growth of +10.1% YoY to 827 employees; operates in 29 countries; recent product expansions (AI Paratransit, Remix Planning, Citymapper integration).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical AI platform**: First AI platform purpose-built for public transit, offering predictive runtimes, ridership modeling, and automated planning across all service types.
- **Full-stack offering**: Unique combination of software SaaS, managed operations, and consulting – allowing deep integration with partner agencies.
- **Scale and trust**: 700+ partners globally including some of the largest transit agencies, providing real-world operational data and network effects.
- **Multi-modal ecosystem**: Citymapper acquisition gives a consumer-facing mobility app that feeds insights back to the planning tools.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening AI capabilities across all product lines (e.g., AI Planning, AI Paratransit) to automate more decisions and reduce costs for partners.
- Expanding student transit and health transportation verticals as high-growth adjacent markets.
- Continued global expansion into new cities and countries, particularly in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
- Integrating Citymapper’s rider experience data with Via’s operations platform to close the loop between planning, operations, and ridership.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven work**: Employees get to directly impact urban livability, equity, and sustainability through transportation technology.
- **Hybrid workspace**: Flexible on-site/remote policy (typical time on-site is flexible); offices in New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and international hubs.
- **Compensation & benefits**: Competitive salaries, equity packages, 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, FSA, life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, generous parental leave, and family medical leave.
- **Professional development**: Learning opportunities via “Via-Versity”, customized development tracks, and exposure to cutting-edge AI and transit operations.
- **Culture**: Values of “Smart, Human, Shared” – intellectual curiosity, focus on human impact, and collaboration across teams.
- **Perks**: Free snacks and drinks, travel concierge services, company car (for certain roles), local volunteer opportunities, Employee Resource Groups.
- **Inclusive hiring**: Committed to equal opportunity and diverse backgrounds; explicitly welcomes unconventional career paths.

## Sources
1. [Life at Via careers page](https://ridewithvia.com/careers/)
2. [Via public mobility solutions – product overview](https://ridewithvia.com/)
3. [Via open jobs listings](https://ridewithvia.com/careers/jobs)
4. [LinkedIn company profile for Via](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridewithvia)
5. [Built In company profile and perks](https://builtin.com/company/via)

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