Transportation Worker Apprenticeship

The Transportation Worker Apprenticeship program provides a jump start to a career in technical, hands on positions that help maintain the 35,000 miles of roadway in West Virginia. These employees are responsible for patching potholes, repairing equipment, and operating heavy equipment such as bull dozers, skid steers, and more.

The entry level position, Transportation Worker 1, requires no education and no experience, only a valid driver's license. Training is provided to help employees earn their Commercial Driver's License, which opens the door for future advancements in title and pay.

Transportation Workers may work in the following areas of assignment:

Equipment Operator
Laborer
Mechanic
Bridge Maintenance
Building & Trade
Traffic Control
Auto Body Repair
Crew Chief
Welder

The levels to this apprenticeship are Transportation Worker 1, 2, 3, and 4. As employees gain experience and equipment certifications, they are evaluated on a tier program for hourly wage increases every 10 months until the maximum tier is reached for that classification.

In addition to the standard benefits offered to all employees of the State of West Virginia, the Transportation Workers program offers dry cleaning for uniforms and a boot/tool stipend.