Transportation Electronics Technician Senior - Kanawha Co.

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOH) seeks a lead technician to support statewide travel crews in the troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, advanced warning systems, and vehicle detection infrastructure. Requires basic electronics knowledge, a valid CDL within four months, the ability to perform aerial work, and willingness to travel statewide.

The role is classified-exempt and at-will, with duties including training and scheduling team members and other

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electronics and electricity per WVDOH qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead technician on statewide travel crew for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, advanced warning systems, and vehicle detection infrastructure.
• Assist with training and scheduling team members.
• Must be able to perform aerial work and travel; CDL required within four months of employment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Operating under limited supervision at the full performance level, the lead technician serves on a statewide travel crew dedicated to the skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, advanced warning systems, vehicle detection, and associated infrastructure.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Technical Foundation: Requires a basic knowledge of electronics and electricity in alignment with minimum WVDOH classification
• qualifications.
• Crew Support: Assists with training and scheduling team members.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to perform aerial work.
• Licensing: A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required within four months of employment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

TRAINING/EDUCATION

High school diploma or the equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) 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.
• OR
• Substitution 2: A journeyman electrician license may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
• OR
• Substitution 3: Associate’s degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
• OR
• Substitution 4: A Master's electrician license 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]