West Virginia Transportation Department
Transportation Electronics Technician Trainee - Kanawha County
West Virginia Transportation Department, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329
Salary:
$1,411.54 - $2,017.31 Biweekly Location :
Charleston, WV Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
DOT26TF005B Division:
West Virginia Department of Transportation District/Subdivision:
Traffic Engineering Division Opening Date:
08/11/2025 Closing Date:
8/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work The Transportation Electronic Technician Trainee in this position will serve with the Lights and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) crew. Performs beginning level electronic, telecommunication, and electrical work or assists a higher level electronics technician with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic and electrical equipment for highway illumination, traffic control, traffic signal, traffic counting, materials testing, vehicle weighing, and/or law enforcement. Procedures for performing duties are clearly established and several guidelines are accessible to the employee. Complexity involves analysis and troubleshooting of subject matter and decisions are made using the results. May be required to be on-call. Performs related work as required. Pay Grade 10 T0214N Typical Duties and Responsibilities • Assists in the inspection of electronic, electrical, or telecommunication equipment; such as, traffic signal systems; two- way base, portable, and mobile radio stations/systems; communications towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; or lighting systems using various diagnostic equipment and meters to determine malfunctions • Assists in the repair and maintenance of traffic signal systems; two-way base, portable, and mobile radio stations/ systems; communication towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; lighting systems; or other electronic/electrical equipment in the field or shop • Repairs and calibrates electronic equipment, materials testing devices, and scales at the central laboratory or in the field by using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and various hand tools according to the specifications of the manufacturer's manual • Cleans, repairs, and calibrates permanent and portable electronic, spring-type, or hydraulic scales of weight enforcement crews using voltage, or ohm meters, hand tools, and cleaning materials according to technical requirements of the National Bureau of Standards and the State Division of Labor • Installs and/or erects new or repaired electronic or telecommunication equipment, such as, traffic signal systems; two-way base, portable, and mobile radio stations/systems; communications towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; or lighting systems according to manufacturer's specifications • Assists cities and municipalities with the installation and maintenance of traffic control signals and highway lighting systems • Keeps records of maintenance performed and materials used • Established rules, regulations, and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a variety of standard questions • Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Division for Highways or Department of Transportation. Certain meeting or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting • A general FCC license may be required • Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Skills and Knowledge • Basic knowledge of small machinery used in outdoor maintenance that requires a small degree of prior experience of use. • Knowledge of the principles of electronics and electricity. • Knowledge of the basic safety practices for working with electricity and electronic circuits. • Knowledge of the state and federal regulations regarding equipment and scale calibration. • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and circuit diagrams. • Ability to use electronic and electrical test equipment. • Ability to disassemble and assemble electronic equipment and scales. • Ability to safely work at high heights. • Ability to maintain effective working relationships. Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
High school diploma or the equivalent.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electronics/electrical repair or land mobile radio/microwave equipment repair. Substitution 1: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program in electrical/electronics of at least 1080 clock hours may be substituted for the required experience. OR Substitution 2: A journeyman electrician license may be substituted for the required experience. OR Substitution 3: Associate's degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:
Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
$1,411.54 - $2,017.31 Biweekly Location :
Charleston, WV Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
DOT26TF005B Division:
West Virginia Department of Transportation District/Subdivision:
Traffic Engineering Division Opening Date:
08/11/2025 Closing Date:
8/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work The Transportation Electronic Technician Trainee in this position will serve with the Lights and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) crew. Performs beginning level electronic, telecommunication, and electrical work or assists a higher level electronics technician with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic and electrical equipment for highway illumination, traffic control, traffic signal, traffic counting, materials testing, vehicle weighing, and/or law enforcement. Procedures for performing duties are clearly established and several guidelines are accessible to the employee. Complexity involves analysis and troubleshooting of subject matter and decisions are made using the results. May be required to be on-call. Performs related work as required. Pay Grade 10 T0214N Typical Duties and Responsibilities • Assists in the inspection of electronic, electrical, or telecommunication equipment; such as, traffic signal systems; two- way base, portable, and mobile radio stations/systems; communications towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; or lighting systems using various diagnostic equipment and meters to determine malfunctions • Assists in the repair and maintenance of traffic signal systems; two-way base, portable, and mobile radio stations/ systems; communication towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; lighting systems; or other electronic/electrical equipment in the field or shop • Repairs and calibrates electronic equipment, materials testing devices, and scales at the central laboratory or in the field by using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and various hand tools according to the specifications of the manufacturer's manual • Cleans, repairs, and calibrates permanent and portable electronic, spring-type, or hydraulic scales of weight enforcement crews using voltage, or ohm meters, hand tools, and cleaning materials according to technical requirements of the National Bureau of Standards and the State Division of Labor • Installs and/or erects new or repaired electronic or telecommunication equipment, such as, traffic signal systems; two-way base, portable, and mobile radio stations/systems; communications towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; or lighting systems according to manufacturer's specifications • Assists cities and municipalities with the installation and maintenance of traffic control signals and highway lighting systems • Keeps records of maintenance performed and materials used • Established rules, regulations, and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a variety of standard questions • Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Division for Highways or Department of Transportation. Certain meeting or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting • A general FCC license may be required • Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Skills and Knowledge • Basic knowledge of small machinery used in outdoor maintenance that requires a small degree of prior experience of use. • Knowledge of the principles of electronics and electricity. • Knowledge of the basic safety practices for working with electricity and electronic circuits. • Knowledge of the state and federal regulations regarding equipment and scale calibration. • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and circuit diagrams. • Ability to use electronic and electrical test equipment. • Ability to disassemble and assemble electronic equipment and scales. • Ability to safely work at high heights. • Ability to maintain effective working relationships. Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
High school diploma or the equivalent.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electronics/electrical repair or land mobile radio/microwave equipment repair. Substitution 1: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program in electrical/electronics of at least 1080 clock hours may be substituted for the required experience. OR Substitution 2: A journeyman electrician license may be substituted for the required experience. OR Substitution 3: Associate's degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:
Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts