Transportation Electronics Technician Senior - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a lead technician to join a statewide travel crew focused on skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, advanced warning systems, vehicle detection, and related infrastructure.

The role requires basic electronics knowledge, ability to perform aerial work, and a Commercial Driver's License within four months of employment. Travel is required, with extensive field duties and teamwork across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electronics and electricity.
• Ability to perform aerial work.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with training and scheduling team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Travel to job sites as part of statewide crew.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Aerial work

CDL

Travel readiness

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.

Nature of Work

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Other Information

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

Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

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