Careers

Who Are You?

You are motivated to help others. You like to think problems through and come up with creative solutions. You have a good sense of humor and like to have fun. You like a brisk work pace and enjoy pleasing a Customer. You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and do what needs to get done. You are honest and tend to smile a lot more than you frown (or scowl).  You like to be treated as an adult and be afforded the opportunity to get your job done.

Please do not apply if…

• You enjoy drama and gossip. We just don’t have time for that!
• Nothing is your fault. We love to “own it” – and mistakes are the best way to learn!
• You like a large “corporate” work environment.  We like to give you enough rope to run on your own, then eliminate the rope.
• You want someone asking you every hour “when is that job going to get done?”

What kind of stuff will I be doing?

You will be inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing all systems found a modern medium/heavy duty vehicle, as well as diesel engine.

What experience or qualifications do you need?

• Former related experience required.
• Tools necessary to perform the common duties of the position.

If you’re interested in this position, submit an application and one of our team members will contact you.

If you like to work on big stuff that transports our future and our community, we may be a match.

Who Are We?

Sonny Merryman is Virginia’s Bus Company. Our vehicles transport students and the community. We’re a small, family-owned and employee-owned business that started south of Lynchburg, and now has additional locations in greater Richmond, Chesapeake and Northern Virginia. We love to help our Customers when problems arise, and our employees would tell you that we appreciate each other and treat our fellow coworkers with respect.

What Do We Do?

We are a bus dealership that sells, services, and provides parts for school buses and commercial buses used to transport community members. Besides buses, we have supporting business units that sell trailers, rent storage containers, provide parts services to city garages, and we even operate a collection of local Napa stores.

Who Are You?

You are motivated to help others. You pay attention to the details of a task or project. You like a brisk work pace and can roll with changes to your daily task schedule. You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and do what needs to get done. You are honest and tend to smile a lot more than you frown (or scowl). You like to be treated as an adult and be afforded the opportunity to get your job done.

What kind of stuff will you be doing?

You will be inspecting and preparing a wide variety of new buses and vehicles prior to customer delivery. For each bus that comes through your bay, you’ll inspect the interior and exterior for obvious damage, missing components, and loose or misaligned items (trim, doors, and other hardware). You’ll take care of replacing or fixing any items that don’t pass quality inspection and properly document those items. You’ll put the finishing touches on vehicles by installing non-factory modifications according to customer orders. Finally, you’ll ensure the proper function of equipment and perform test operations prior to sending the vehicle for a final Quality Assurance check.

What experience or qualifications do you need?

• Prior related experience is a plus but not required. On-the-job training will be provided.

If you’re interested in this position, submit an application and one of our team members will contact you.

If you like to work on and give new life to big stuff that transports our future and our community, we may be a match.

Who Are We?

Sonny Merryman is Virginia’s Bus Company. Our vehicles transport students and the community. We’re a small, family-owned and employee-owned business that started south of Lynchburg, and now has additional locations in greater Richmond, Chesapeake and Northern Virginia. We love to help our Customers when problems arise, and our employees would tell you that we appreciate each other and treat our fellow coworkers with respect.

What Do We Do?

We are a bus dealership that sells, services, and provides parts for school buses and commercial buses used to transport community members. Besides buses, we have supporting business units that sell trailers, rent storage containers, provide parts services to city garages, and we even operate a collection of local Napa stores.

Who Are You?

You are motivated to help others. You see a dented, scratched, faded, and sometimes even mangled vehicle as a canvas to work your art. You like to think problems through and come up with creative solutions. You have a good sense of humor and like to have fun. You like a brisk work pace and enjoy pleasing a Customer. You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and do what needs to get done. You are honest and tend to smile a lot more than you frown (or scowl). You like to be treated as an adult and be afforded the opportunity to get your job done.

What Kind of Stuff Will You Be Doing?

Sometimes you’ll be working on a new vehicle that gets a custom paint job or needs a touch-up here or there before delivery. More often though, you’ll be working on vehicles already in-service that need repair after an accident or parking lot oops or a fresh coat of paint after a few years of service.

What Qualifications and/or Experience Do You Need?

• Former body shop experience required.
• Tools necessary to perform the common duties of the position.

If you’re interested in this position, submit an application and one of our team members will contact you.

Field Support Technician

Job Overview

The Field Support Technician (FST) is passionate about EVs and a self-starter who will work closely with Sonny Merryman’s customers to ensure that their electric vehicle charging stations are running properly and that their buses can get students where they need to be. No day will look the same, but responsibilities will include performing original equipment manufacturer-approved testing, troubleshooting customer issues, and repairing a broad range of equipment (including Level 2 EV chargers to DC Fast Chargers, and communications equipment). The FST reports to Sonny Merryman’s VP of Parts and Service, with input from the EV Charger Manager.

Responsibilities

Training and development 

• Undergo EV and charger training
• Support launch of new buses, charging stations and Regional Field Service Representatives.
• Help shape the customer support process for a fast-growing team
• Train the customer and other partners on the safe operation and best technical practices on all charging products.

Triage 

• Act as the company’s on-site advocate for EVSBs, striving to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Proactively monitor data and create reports to inform best charging practices, utilizing on site and telematic charger management platforms.
• Order parts, tools and supplies when needed
• Manage various vendors when working on customer equipment
• Maintain detailed and timely paperwork and documentation for repairs and installations.
• Manage manufacturers and external support vendors to implement our customer support plan, including support ticket submission.

Service and Repair 

• Be available on the ground or to travel to customer sites across the state to repair, maintain, clean and troubleshoot and service charging systems and electrical infrastructure
• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot and service electrical buses and chargers using skills and tools that range from computer diagnostics to basic mechanical tools.
• Work with the Service team to develop maintenance methodology to prevent issues from arising and track ongoing repairs

Expectations/Responsibility:

EV charger specialist is responsible for supporting the uptime of chargers at our Customer’s site throughout the life of the project.  Uptime can be maximized through Customer training on proper charger use, coordination and data collection for charger OEM’s when defects occur, and hands on problem solving through OEM guidance, training, and experience.

 

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related work experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Comfort with electrical systems ranging from 12V to 120+ systems
• Strong technical capabilities
• Has driver’s license and is able to travel domestically
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical and electrical problems
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Self-starter with the ability to multitask, prioritize assignments and work independently
• High focus on safety and customer service
• Competent in operating hand tools and electrical tools and measurement devices
• Familiarity with solar, EV chargers, power supply, batteries, high voltage, etc. is a plus
• Flexibility to be on-call during off-hours and weekends (when on scheduled shift)

If you’re interested in this position, submit an application and one of our team members will contact you.

Overview

This is level 2 of 2 for Maintenance technician.

Performs skilled maintenance, repair, minor construction work in the trades to ensure that facilities are properly maintained.  Trains less-skilled employees in facilities maintenance trades.  Assists Facility Manager in planning work, identifying staff training needs, and in project management.  Duties may fall into a variety of trades, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and keys/security systems.

 

General Responsibilities and Tasks/Duties

• Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical.  Assists Facility Manager in planning and scheduling preventative maintenance work and recommends approaches to preventative maintenance programs.
• Repairs and maintains a variety of facilities systems, components, and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage, and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection equipment/systems, constructs and maintains indoor/outdoor facilities, fans, lights and related; conducts structural inspections for safety.
• Maintains HVAC systems, cleans, and inspects all equipment, completes filter changes.
• Trains less-skilled staff in facilities maintenance trades; assists Facility Manager to determine training needs for work group.
• Responds to facility emergencies and closures including adverse weather to ensure that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open facility after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Expectations/Successes:    The primary goal of this position is to create a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our customers and staff by keeping all facilities in proper and professional condition. Success can be seen in customer, partners, and employee feedback. Other successes include reduced equipment and facility downtime, and timely and economical project completions.

 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in facilities maintenance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for operation of a motor vehicle in Virginia.
• Forklift driver certification required within six months of employment.

 

If you’re interested in this position, submit an application and one of our team members will contact you.

Who Are You?

You love a good road trip and enjoy taking in new scenery. Whether following directions from a GPS or a map, you can find your way almost anywhere. You value safety and would never consider texting while driving or any other distraction from the road. You are honest and tend to smile a lot more than you frown (or scowl). Your schedule is flexible and you can roll with quick delivery changes.

What Kind of Stuff Will You Be Doing?

You will be on the road bringing smiles to Customers’ faces when you deliver their new buses and vehicles safely and efficiently. Most of your trips will be in Virginia but occasionally you may take a trip to a neighboring state. As a driver for Sonny Merryman, you’ll also be a rolling billboard for our company along the roads of Virginia.

What Experience and/or Qualifications Do You Need?

• Clean driving record
• Valid CDL, minimum Class B
• Flexible schedule

If you’re interested in this position, submit an application and one of our team members will contact you.