Roadway Signage & Traffic Control Technician

State of West Virginia; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia's Transportation Department seeks a Transportation Worker 2 Traffic Control to maintain and repair roadway signs across District 4 (Monongalia, Marion, Taylor, Doddridge, Harrison, Preston). Under general supervision, duties include processing work orders, assisting with sign installation on breakaway supports, and following safety procedures.

The role includes progression through a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program; CDL is required within six months.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Two years of roadway maintenance/traffic control experience preferred.
• Substitution: vocational program may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove signposts and traffic control signs.
• Set up lane closures, detours, and barricades at work zones.
• Operate hydraulic post driver and install pavement markings.
• Assist with sign installation on breakaway supports per standards.

Skills

Traffic control procedures

Sign maintenance

Reading manuals & specs

Operate highway equipment

Education

No formal education required

Tools

CDL

Job description

State of West Virginia's Transportation Department seeks a Transportation Worker 2 Traffic Control to maintain and repair roadway signs across District 4 (Monongalia, Marion, Taylor, Doddridge, Harrison, Preston). Under general supervision, duties include processing work orders, assisting with sign installation on breakaway supports, and following safety procedures.

The role includes progression through a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program; CDL is required within six months.