Apprentice Traffic Control & Sign Technician

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker 2 in Traffic Control. Based at the District Seven Sign Shop, the role supports multiple counties with sign maintenance, installation, and traffic management tasks.

Responsibilities include receiving work orders, installing and repairing signs, setting up lane closures and detour signage, and flagging in work zones. A CDL is required within six months; wage starts at tier 1 hourly rate of $18.39.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in roadway maintenance, traffic control, equipment operation or fabrication, comparable to the work performed by the Division of Highways.
• CDL will be required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and execute work orders for daily tasks, equipment, and materials.
• Assist with installation and repairs of signs on breakaway supports per state standards and specifications.
• Follow traffic control procedures and worksite safety, and assist with flagging motorists in work zones.

Skills

Traffic control experience

Sign installation

Equipment operation

Education

No formal education required

Job description

The State of West Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker 2 in Traffic Control. Based at the District Seven Sign Shop, the role supports multiple counties with sign maintenance, installation, and traffic management tasks.

Responsibilities include receiving work orders, installing and repairing signs, setting up lane closures and detour signage, and flagging in work zones. A CDL is required within six months; wage starts at tier 1 hourly rate of $18.39.