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Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee - Mineral County

West Virginia Department of Transportation -
Charleston, WV

Job Details

Full-time
$34,100.14 - $48,450.06 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Paid military leave
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary

$34,100.14 - $48,450.06 Annually

Location

Right of Way Division, 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Bldg 5, Charleston, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT26RW027A

Division

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

Right of Way Division

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **

The Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee (TRETTR Level 1) will operate within the Geospatial Unit of the Right of Way Division, with a primary reporting location in Mineral County. The successful applicant serves in a training capacity, learning basic concepts of highway and bridge construction and maintenance while performing introductory surveying and mapping tasks. 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.

Nature of Work

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Skills and Knowledge

Minimum Requirements

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