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Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee - Kanawha County

State of West Virginia

Charleston, WV

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35,894.14–$50,244.06 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Algebra, Bridge Building, Communication Skills, Construction Inspection, Driver's License, Field Trials, Graphics, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Laboratory Equipment, Materials Testing, Mathematics, Metrics, Network Traffic Analysis, Operations Research, Physical Science, Roadway Construction, Surveying, System Operations, Testing, Topography, Training Program, Transportation Engineering, Trigonometry
LOCATION
Charleston, WV
POSTED
Today
Salary : $35,894.14 - $50,244.06 Annually
Location : Materials Control, Soils and Testing Division, 190 Dry Branch Drive, Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT27MC003A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: Materials, Control, Soil & Testing Division
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."
The Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee (TRETTR Level 1) will report to the Materials Division. This position serves in a training capacity, learning basic concepts of highway and bridge construction and maintenance, including planning, design, surveys, materials, construction inspection, utility placement and relocation, traffic operations, and bridge safety. Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours. Performs other related duties as required.

Pay Grade: 8
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs basic sampling and field testing of materials using standard methods and tests
• Performs basic surveying, including Survey Helper duties; reducing and checking field book notes of simple surveys; determining, plotting, and checking the basic cross sections.
• Drafts simple designs and tracing by use of good standard practice with proper line widths and letters, including standard title and location sheets, plans, profiles, and survey notes, standard summary sheets, and estimated quantities
• Drafts property line plots and simple completed surveys
• Drafts simple maps, charts, graphics, and diagrams
• Inventoried streets, roads, and installed traffic control devices
• Contacts are with other employees within the immediate organization, office, project, or work unit, and in related or support units
• The work product or service affects the design or operation of systems, programs, or equipment; the adequacy of such activities as field investigations, testing operations, or research conclusions; or the social, physical, and economic well-being of people
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Skills and Knowledge
• Little to no previous training is required to interpret detailed step-by-step instructions. Work generally consists of repetitive and routine tasks.
• Knowledge of physical science.
• Ability to interpret materials testing terms and punctuation and sentence structure.
• Ability to interpret drafting instruments, medial, and techniques for reproduction.
• Knowledge of nomenclature and uses of standard laboratory equipment.
• Ability to interpret traffic control devices (signs, markings, symbols).
• Ability to do simple calculations of algebra, trigonometry, and mathematical tables used in traffic analysis.
• Ability to read simple plans and specifications and basic metric units and conversions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and use topographic maps.
• Ability to interpret standard symbols, scales, station numbers, and conversion equations.
• Ability to understand standard design terminology and nomenclature.
• Ability to perform and report tests.
• Ability to use standard tapes and chains and application of accepted rules for physical measurement of distances.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
• High school graduation or equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• No prior experience is required. This is the entry level classification in this series.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
• This is a tested position. Applicants will receive further communication from CourseMill upon closure of this posting.
Annual Increment Pay

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Leave Donation Program

Military Leave

Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Public Employees' Retirement System:
  1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
  2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment

Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Credit Union

Employee Discounts

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