Traffic Signal & Highway Lighting Technician (Statewide)

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Transportation is seeking a Transportation Electronics Technician who will report to the Signals Unit of the Traffic Engineering Division. The role involves entry‑level electronic work focused on installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing traffic signal systems and highway illumination equipment.

Candidates need a foundational understanding of electronics, willingness to travel statewide, and the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within four months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent; no substitutions.
• Two years of paid experience in electrical/electronics repair or land mobile radio/microwave repair.
• Substitution options include 1080 clock hours vocational program, journeyman license, or associate degree.
• Travel statewide and a valid driver's license required; CDL must be obtained within four months.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair traffic signal systems.
• Maintain highway illumination equipment.
• Operate under general supervision as part of a statewide crew.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Electrical safety

Electrical/electronics repair

Radio/microwave equipment repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

West Virginia Transportation is seeking a Transportation Electronics Technician who will report to the Signals Unit of the Traffic Engineering Division. The role involves entry‑level electronic work focused on installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing traffic signal systems and highway illumination equipment.

Candidates need a foundational understanding of electronics, willingness to travel statewide, and the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within four months.