TW Apprenticeship Program

​​The West Virginia Transportation Worker Apprenticeship Program includes a structured wage progression or “tier program” that allows employees to increase their hourly wages based upon time served in the program, training received, and proficiencies developed​. Below you will find the forms for the respective apprenticeship program.

Program Overview and Tier Progression

• TW Program Brochure (July 2024) (PDF): A comprehensive guide to program requirements and benefits.
• TW Tier Advancement Form (DOCX): The official document required to request a level increase.

Transportation Worker 1 (TW1)

• TW1 Equipment Operator (XLSX)
• TW1 Mechanic (XLSX)
• TW1 Laborer (XLSX)

Transportation Worker 2 (TW2)

• TW2 Equipment Operator (XLSX)
• TW2 Auto Body Repair (XLSX)
• TW2 Traffic Control (XLSX)
• TW2 Mechanic (XLSX)
• TW2 Bridge Maintenance Worker (XLSX)

Transportation Worker 3 (TW3)

• TW3 Equipment Operator (XLSX)
• TW3 Auto Body Repair (XLSX)
• TW3 Traffic Control (XLSX)
• TW3 Bridge Maintenance Worker (XLSX)
• TW3 Mechanic (XLSX)

Transportation Worker 4 (TW4)

• TW4 Equipment Operator (XLSX)
• TW4 Welder (XLSX)
• TW4 Core Driller (XLSX)
• TW4 Mechanic (XLSX)

Accessibility Statement: The West Virginia Department of Transportation will, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in our services, programs and activities. Please contact us at (304) 558-3931. Persons with hearing or speech impairments can reach all state agencies by calling (800) 982-8772 (voice to TDD) or (800) 982-8771 (TDD to voice), toll free.