Careers
Who Are We?
Sonny Merryman is one of the nation’s leading bus & people-moving equipment companies. Our vehicles transport students and the community across Virginia and as well as other states across the country. We’re a small business but a big fish in our respective pond as Virginia’s largest and most experienced bus company and one of the most respected and successful dealerships in the country. Our team of nearly 200 employees works across our four locations in Central Virginia (Evington/Lynchburg), Greater Richmond (Ashland), Hampton Roads (Chesapeake), and Northern Virginia (Bristow/Manassas). 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. Put simply: we’re a bus company, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll understand we’re much more than that.
Take a glimpse into what it means to be part of Team Sonny.
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.
Why Be a Part of Team Sonny?
There’s a reason many of our employees have 10+ years of service on Team Sonny. Here are a few to consider:
- Our Culture. It’s what we call the “Sonny Merryman Way,” and it has a very specific recipe that all comes down to the ingredients – our core values. We’re a company that believes in taking care of our customers as well as our team.
- Competitive Pay. We believe in a livable, fair market wage for all of our employees.
- Paid Time Off. Full time employees immediately start accruing time upon hire; that’s in addition to the seven paid holidays.
- Medical and Prescription / Dental Coverage. Multiple plans are available for you as well as your family at competitive monthly premiums.
- Employee-Stock Ownership Plan. It’s a company retirement plan our employees don’t pay a single dollar into but rather are awarded simply for their continued years of service.
- Optional 401K. In addition to our ESOP, we also provide employees with a 401k program.
- Growth and Advancement. We’re a team that wants to be better today than we were yesterday. We grow as a team as well as individuals.
- Security. Last but by all means certainly not least – job security. We keep good people for an awfully long time. Founded in 1967, we are a trusted partner of the transportation community and work hard to maintain and continue to earn the loyal business of our customers.
Sonny Merryman Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Think you’re a good fit for our team?
Click the button below to fill out our preliminary employment interest form and one of our team members will contact you.
Career Openings
Parts Manager
Sonny Merryman Central VA Location (Evington, VA) | Full time, Mon-Fri.
Do you have a passion for leadership, logistics, and delivering exceptional service? Are you ready to manage a critical piece of our operations and make a direct impact every day? If so, this may be the perfect role for you.
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You’re a natural leader with strong organizational skills and a drive to deliver excellence. You take pride in efficient operations and enjoy motivating a team to perform their best. Whether it’s fine-tuning processes, working with suppliers, or helping a customer find exactly what they need, you bring both expertise and enthusiasm to the job. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are always seeking ways to improve.
What Kind of Stuff Will You Be Doing?
You’ll lead and manage the daily operations of our Parts Department to ensure smooth workflows and exceptional Customer service. From overseeing inventory and vendor relationships to supporting your team and driving sales, your role is key to keeping things running behind the scenes and out front.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, managing, and developing Parts Department staff
- Ensuring world-class Customer service and satisfaction
- Overseeing parts transactions, planning, ordering, inventory, and delivery
- Driving continuous improvement in sales, margins, and Customer experience
What Experience and/or Qualifications Do You Need?
- Proven leadership and management skills
- Experience in parts operations, logistics, inventory, or a similar field
- Strong communication and organizational abilities
- A customer-first mindset and a proactive attitude
If you’re interested in this opportunity to lead a vital team at Sonny Merryman, submit your application today. If you are an ideal fit, then one of our team members will be in touch!
Container Sales and rental manager
Sonny Merryman Central VA Location (Evington, VA) | Full time, Mon-Fri.
If you like working on a team that keeps things moving and makes a real impact every day, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Read MoreWho Are You?
You’re a proactive problem solver who enjoys variety in your day. You have a customer-first mindset and know how to juggle multiple priorities with professionalism and accuracy. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can quickly learn new systems and processes, and take pride in supporting internal and external customers
What Kind of Stuff Will You Be Doing?
As a key member of our asset team, you’ll play an essential role in helping our department run smoothly. Duties will be shared within the departmental team and may include:
- Purchasing and selling of assets
- Direct Customer sales interactions
- Coordinating with the shop on maintenance and repair activities
- Cross-training and coverage on transactional tasks
- General Customer support
What Experience and/or Qualifications Do You Need?
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems
- Professional, Customer-focused communication skills
- Flexibility and willingness to support a variety of roles within the department
- Inventory management experience preferred
- Team-oriented mindset and strong organizational skills
If you’re interested in this opportunity to lead a vital team at Sonny Merryman, submit your application today. If you are an ideal fit, then one of our team members will be in touch!
CDL Delivery drivers
Sonny Merryman Central VA Location (Evington, VA) | Part time, Mon-Fri.
If you like bringing a smile to Customers’ faces every day and taking in the beautiful views of Virginia, this may be a perfect fit.
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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.
Once you speak with a Sonny Merryman representative, you may be asked to submit a full application. Click the link below to download a paper application or submit your application online.