Transportation Electronics Technician - Kanawha Co.

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

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”**

The Transportation Electronics Technician will report to the Signals Unit of the Traffic Engineering Division. Operating under general supervision as part of a statewide crew, this position involves entry-level electronic work focusing on the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal systems and highway illumination equipment. Candidates must possess a foundational understanding of electronics and electricity in accordance with WVDOH classification requirements. Duties require statewide travel and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazardous environments. Additional related duties may be assigned, and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within four months of employment.

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION

High school diploma or the equivalent. No substitution.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical/electronics 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 one (1) year of the required experience.
• Substitution 2: A journeyman electrician license may be substituted for the required experience.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers
• Phone Number:304-414-6816
• Email Address: [e-mail]