Transportation Electronics Technician Trainee - Kanawha Co.

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-West-Virgini operates a statewide ITS & Lighting crew, maintaining highway technology from expressway lighting to Dynamic Message Signs and CCTV systems. The role is hands-on, involving aerial work and on-site servicing across the state.

Ideal candidates have a foundation in electronics, are willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within four months, and meet the listed education/experience requirements. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electronics/electrical repair or land mobile radio/microwave equipment repair.
• Substitution options include vocational program, journeyman license, or Associate’s degree in electronics/electrical engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service highway ITS equipment and lighting across the state.
• Perform aerial work and inspections as needed at heights.
• Pursue CDL within 4 months of joining to support statewide operations.

Skills

Electronics

Electrical repair

Land mobile radio

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

Take your electronics career on the road with our statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems & Lighting crew. In this dynamic, hands‑on role, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and servicing cutting‑edge highway technology—from expressway lighting to advanced Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including Dynamic Message Signs, Closed Caption TVs, and Road Weather Information Systems.

If you have foundational knowledge of electronics and electricity, a head for heights with the ability to perform aerial work, and the drive to earn your Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 4 months of joining, this is your chance to make a direct impact on West Virginia's highway infrastructure

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electronics/electrical 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 the required experience.

OR

• Substitution 2: A journeyman electrician license may be substituted for the required experience.

OR

• 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.