The Transportation unit at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a PRT Electronics Specialist I.
About the Opportunity
The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) is a totally automated public transit system consisting of 5 passenger stations, 73 automated vehicles, 2 maintenance facilities, 9 miles of dedicated guideway and a vast array of ancillary equipment. The PRT Electronics Specialist I position is an entry level position that provides electronic expertise and actions to assist in the maintenance and repair of the PRT System. This position requires various work shifts including weekends, overtime assignments, various weather conditions, indoors and outdoors, work at all station locations and requires him/her to be drug tested.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
PAY GRADE - 13
WORK HOURS - First Shift (6am-2pm) or Second Shift (2pm-10pm)
What you'll do:
Performs a variety of maintenance support activities to support the overall maintenance mission. This includes operating motor vehicles with a valid driver's license, implements emergency response plans and actions for planned and unplanned events, communicates routinely with other PRT employees via UHF radio to provide and receive vital in formation, participates in vehicle recoveries as assigned by supervisor, attends technical and safety training as assigned, is responsible for assigned keys and the access they provide, is responsible for the tools assigned, accounts for all manhours and materials used in the performance of maintenance, opens/closes passenger stations, performs snow removal and de-icing as assigned and supports PRT operation for special events (football, basketball, concerts, etc.)
At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.