Procurement Specialist Jobs in West Virginia

INTRODUCTION

The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) department at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a PRT Utility Worker - Transportation.

About the Opportunity:

The PRT Utility Worker - Transportation provides skilled general labor functions necessary to support the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the PRT system. This position, as directed, works various shifts (including weekend days), overtime as assigned and performs on site throughout the transit system, indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions.

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

What You'll Do:

• Provides skilled general labor support to the PRT Maintenance effort by performing tasks such as:
• Performs basic scheduled maintenance inspections and minor repairs to a variety of PRT electrical, mechanical and structural installations and ancillary equipment.
• Assists maintenance technicians in performing scheduled maintenance actions and repairs to all PRT systems.
• Sets up PRT vehicles for positioning on, or removal from, PRT guideway.
• Performs as an active member of a vehicle recovery team to remove disabled/failed PRT vehicle from guideway.
• Performs and/or assists in performing masonry and carpentry repairs to the guideway and structures.
• Participates in emergency teams of maintenance personnel. (Emergency teams may evacuate the PRT system, remove injured persons, perform first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, perform extensive repairs to structure, electric power distribution system, electronic control and communications system and the guideway heating system).
• Inspects, monitors and secures PRT buildings and passenger stations (opens and closes stations for passenger service).
• Support the collection of money from PRT fare gates.
• Routinely communicates with other PRT personnel (Central Control and Maintenance) via handheld portable radio. Note: At times communications may be of an emergency nature.
• Participates in vehicle and guideway de-icing activities (requires the use of specialized equipment and procedures).
• Operates overland motor vehicles.
• Operates specially equipped (jeep type 4 wheel drive standard transmission) motor vehicle within the confines of the PRT guideway.
• Provides general labor as assigned (digging, shoveling, lifting, carrying, etc.).
• Performs painting activities.
• Drives overland response vehicles to transport personnel and equipment.
• Accounts of all employee hours and materials used.
• Performs snow removal from PRT guideway and equipment.
• As assigned, supports PRT operation for special events (football, basketball, concerts, etc.).
• Attends training sessions as assigned.
• Responsible for assigned keys and the access they provide.
• As assigned, performs light maintenance as necessary within the PRT system, including:
• Service light equipment such as portable generators (changing oil).
• Check bulbs and replace as needed.
• Inspects ladders annually.
• Inspects fencing, gates and performs minor repairs and submits work request if required.
• Hangs and removes snow fencing annually.
• As assigned, performs light maintenance and cleaning associated with 73 PRT vehicles and a vast array of associated equipment. This involves tasks such as:
• Manually cleaning vehicle interiors and exteriors including waxing.
• Disabling vehicles at stations as required.
• Cleans guideway running surfaces, structures and drains.
• Resetting of vehicle doors and replacing step treads at stations.
• As assigned, performs custodial services as necessary within the PRT System, including:
• Operation of electric polisher, carpet shampooing and high-pressure washer equipment.
• Cleans passenger station platforms, rooms, fare gates, displays, handrails, windscreens, stairs, lights, etc.
• Cleans the office and maintenance areas (includes: vacuum, scrub, strip, buff and wax floors; clean restrooms; clean windows, desks, furniture, appliances, etc.).
• Makes recommendations for hardware and procedural changes which become evident during the performing of the assigned PRT maintenance effort.

Qualifications

• Up to 18 months education beyond high school in a vocational field such as mechanical or electrical required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year demonstrated general trades maintenance or mechanics experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, mathematical functions and written communication skills as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school education.
• Basic degree of mechanical/technical ability.
• Ability to work independently at remote sites to satisfactorily accomplish assigned work.
• Must be able to develop a technical understanding of:
• The safety procedures in effect at the PRT.
• The PRT vehicle and system.
• PRT de-icing procedures and water/glycol mixing procedures.
• How to use and apply safety precautions for powered equipment such as gasoline generators, chain saws, snow blowers, etc.
• Knowledge of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.

Physical Demands:

• Considerable physical effort required involving long periods of standing, walking, bending, and carrying of heavy items and periodically working in difficult and awkward positions (daily).

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required to legally operate a state vehicle to transport him/herself, equipment and other PRT personnel to remote work sites and respond to PRT emergencies.
• This position falls under the Department of Transportation (DOT) and requires mandatory drug testing.

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: Jun 22, 2026
Posting Classification: Classified
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule: Full-time

LOCATION

Location: Not specified