Transportation Co-Op 2027 - STATEWIDE

Transportation Co-Op 2027 - STATEWIDE

Salary

$13.00 - $18.50 Hourly

Location

• Various Locations, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

DOT27HR018

Department

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Division

Human Resources Division

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

4/1/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

STATEWIDE

Civil Service Type:

Temporary - This Position is Temporary and Not a Permanent State Position

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

Bridge the gap between education and industry through the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV DOT) Cooperative Employment and Training Program (Co-Op). This initiative provides college students with specialized, practical experience in diverse paths, including engineering, IT, accounting, and environmental programs. Instead of simply exploring your field, you will actively live it by contributing to essential public infrastructure projects. Expand your academic learning with vital hands-on skills and deep industry insights designed to fast-track your professional future.

For more details, please visit the WVDOT Cooperative Employment and Training Program website.

Visit the Department of Transportation Agencies website to view a full list and descriptions of all agency divisions.

Program Details:

• Schedule: Temporary, full-time roles designed to fit your school schedule.
• Hours: Work up to 1,000 hours per calendar year.
• Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on your completed college credit hours and prior co-op

experience.

• Benefits Note: As temporary student roles, these positions do not include retirement benefits,

insurance, paid leave, or cost-of-living adjustments.

The projected start date for the 2027 Co-op program is May 19, 2027

Examples of Work

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives within the area of assignment.
• Participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to

the needs of the agency

• Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out

activities and assignments

• Conducts research and prepares reports based on findings for the appropriate agency personnel
• May undertake related studies as appropriate to the area of assignment
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills and Knowledge

• Project planning skills
• Entry-level knowledge and skill within the specified area of assignment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:

• A copy of your valid drivers license.

• When applying, please attach a copy of your drivers license.

• Full-time enrollment (12+ semester hours) in the semester before and after the co-op term.

• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

• When applying, please include a copy of your current college or university unofficial transcript.

Physical Demands

The employee is generally comfortable at work, usually sedentary. Work may involve some walking, standing,

light lifting and bending, or driving a vehicle. No extraordinary physical requirements are involved at this level.

The position could be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting

and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles. Avoidance of slips and falls, observance of fire

regulations and traffic signals are included in this level. The work area is generally comfortable in climate and

ventilation.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Crystal Bryant or Melody Hatfield
• Phone Number: (304) 205-6063
• Email Address: DOTRecruiting@wv.gov

Job not in the classified service. See the hiring agency for a description of benefits.

01

Have you previously participated in the WV Department of Transportation Co-Op Program? Please select all the relevant dates below. If you have not previously participated in the WVDOT Co-Op Program, please select 'Not Applicable'.

• Spring 2024
• Summer 2024
• Fall 2024
• Spring 2025
• Summer 2025
• Fall 2025
• Spring 2026
• Summer 2026
• Fall 2026
• Not Applicable

02

To verify full-time enrollment (12+ semester hours) and a minimum 2.0 GPA, you must attach a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript when submitting your application. Have you attached this required educational documentation?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you hold a valid driver's license? Please attach a copy of your license when submitting your application.

• Yes
• No

04

The projected start date for the 2027 Co-Op Program is May 19, 2026. If this date is not convenient, what is your preferred start date?

05

The West Virginia Department of Transportation has ten (10) Districts statewide and over twenty (20) Divisions in Charleston, WV. Please select up to three (3) WV DOT District & Division locations where you'd like to work. (*located in Charleston, WV) https://transportation.wv.gov/transportation-agencies

• DISTRICT 1 County locations: Kanawha, Boone, Clay, Putnam, Mason
• DISTRICT 2 County locations: Logan, Mingo, Lincoln, Wayne, Cabell
• DISTRICT 3 County locations: Jackson, Roane, Calhoun, Ritchie, Pleasants, Wood
• DISTRICT 4 County locations: Doddridge, Harrison, Taylor, Preston, Monongalia, Marion
• DISTRICT 5 County locations: Grant, Hardy, Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson
• DISTRICT 6 County locations: Tyler, Wetzel, Marshall, Ohio, Brooke, Hancock
• DISTRICT 7 County locations: Webster, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur, Barbour
• DISTRICT 8 County locations: Tucker, Randolph, Pendleton, Pocahontas
• DISTRICT 9 County locations: Nicholas, Fayette, Summers, Monroe, Greenbrier
• DISTRICT 10 County locations: Raleigh, Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming
• Auditing Division*
• Asset Management and Performance Management Division*
• Budget Division*
• Contract Administration Division*
• Civil Rights / EEO Division*
• Environmental Compliance Division*
• Engineering Division*
• Equipment Division
• Executive Division
• Finance Division*
• Human Resources Division
• Information Technology Division*
• Legal Division
• Material, Control, Soil, and Testing Division*
• Multimodal Transportation Facilities
• Operations Division*
• Office Services Division*
• Planning Division
• Programming Division
• Procurement Division
• Public Relations
• Right of Way Division
• Traffic Engineering Division
• Transportation Division

06

Co-Op Engineering Candidates: If you selected a District, please indicate which of the five (5) sections you'd prefer. Review the WV DOT District & Division locations and choose up to three (3) you'd like to work for: https://transportation.wv.gov/transportation-agencies Please note: If you are not an engineering candidate, please select 'Not Applicable'.

• Bridge
• Construction
• Design
• Maintenance
• Materials
• Not Applicable

07

AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses (you may attach for this posting only) Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.

• I consent to the above statement.

Required Question

Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov