PRT Vehicle Technician I - Auxiliary & Business Services

Description

The Transportation unit at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a PRT Vehicle Technician I.

About the Opportunity

The Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit System (PRT), is a totally automated public transit system consisting of five passenger stations, 70 driverless electrically powered vehicles, 2 maintenance facilities, 9 miles of dedicated heated guideway (running surface), and a vast array of ancillary equipment.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including :

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

Pay Grade : PG12

Work Hours : Monday - Friday 6a-2p

What you'll do :

Learn to perform a variety of miscellaneous support activities necessary to support the overall maintenance mission including :

Qualifications

Requirements

Must have good vision, hearing, speech and be in overall good physical condition.

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

: Aug 18, 2025

Posting Classification : Classified

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Schedule

: Full-time