Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBakers Fork Road, Airport Village, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25311, United States
About the Role
The Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee (TRETTR Level 1) serves as an entry-level professional within the Geospatial Unit of the Right of Way Division. Based primarily in Mineral County, this position is designed as a training capacity where you will learn the fundamental concepts of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. You will engage in introductory surveying and mapping tasks while participating in a structured program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours.
This role is critical to the social, physical, and economic well-being of the community, as your work product directly influences the design and operation of transportation systems. You will collaborate with employees across immediate organizations, offices, and project units to ensure the adequacy of field investigations and testing operations.
Hiring Process
This is a tested position. Successful applicants will receive further communication from CourseMill regarding the testing process upon the closure of this posting.
Important Notice
Disclaimer: If the position is filled after July 1, 2026, the job opportunity will not be in the classified service.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Bakers Fork Road, Airport Village, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25311, United States
Charleston, West Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform basic sampling and field testing of materials using standard methods
- check_circleDraft maps, charts, graphics, and diagrams for transportation projects
- check_circleInventory streets, roads, and installed traffic control devices
- check_circleConduct basic surveying and reduce field book notes for simple surveys
- check_circleDraft simple designs, plans, profiles, and survey notes using standard practices
- check_circleCreate property line plots and simple completed survey drawings
- check_circleDetermine, plot, and check basic cross sections for highway projects
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school graduation or equivalent
- verifiedValid driver's license
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Highway Construction, Bridge Construction, Maintenance, Surveying, Mapping, Field Testing, Materials Testing, Drafting, Traffic Control Devices, Topographic Maps.
Education: High school graduation or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee at West Virginia DOT
What does a Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee at West Virginia DOT do?expand_more
A Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee at West Virginia DOT is responsible for the following: Perform basic sampling and field testing of materials using standard methods; Draft maps, charts, graphics, and diagrams for transportation projects; Inventory streets, roads, and installed traffic control devices; and Conduct basic surveying and reduce field book notes for simple surveys.
What are the requirements for this Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee role?expand_more
To qualify for the Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee at West Virginia DOT position, applicants should have: High school graduation or equivalent; and Valid driver's license.
Where is the Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee role at West Virginia DOT located?expand_more
Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee at West Virginia DOT is based in Bakers Fork Road, Airport Village, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25311, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
West Virginia DOT has listed this Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee role?expand_more
Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee at West Virginia DOT typically requires 0+ years of relevant experience at the intern level.
What skills do you need for the Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee role at West Virginia DOT?expand_more
Key skills for Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee at West Virginia DOT include Highway Construction; Bridge Construction; Maintenance; Surveying; Mapping; Field Testing; Materials Testing; and Drafting.
What education is required for Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee at West Virginia DOT?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High school graduation or equivalent required.
What category does the Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee role belong to?expand_more
Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee at West Virginia DOT is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
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