DOT INTERN - D5 - 55990907

State of Florida; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION District Five, Materials and Research is offering a part-time internship for Fall 2026 (August–December) in DeLand, FL. The role supports concrete testing, mix design approval, inspections, and plan reviews under FDOT standards, with a hands-on, collaborative environment.

The position pays $15.00 per hour and requires up to 10 hours of work per week. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of using PC and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organization, time management and prioritization abilities.
• Proactive and capable of following written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Concrete Testing and Mix Design approval per FDOT standards.
• Assist with Plant Inspections and reporting results.
• Assist with Review of Quality Control Plans and technical submittals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Organization

Time management

Job description

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Agency: Department of Transportation

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-479-1520

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $15.00 /hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 10

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

DOT Internship – D5 - Fall 2026 Semester / August to December

We are looking for a highly motivated team member who desires to work on a dynamic team and with other departments within FDOT District 5.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

FDOT District Five

Materials and Research

Hourly Rate:

$15.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assist with Concrete Testing and Mix Design Approval: Evaluate concrete mix designs and oversee testing procedures in strict compliance with FDOT standards and approved methodologies (including ASTM and ACI specifications). Accurately document and report all findings.

Assist with Plant Inspections: Conduct comprehensive inspections of production facilities, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Document and report all inspection outcomes.

Assist with Plan and Documents Review: Review Quality Control Plans, Drilled Shaft Installation Plans and other critical technical submittals to support Departments operations. Document and report all findings.

Assist with Logistics and Transport: Manage the safe transport of required materials, samples and equipment to and from District Materials and Research Office as needed.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments.

Skills in:

• Use of a personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Organization, time management, and task prioritization.

Ability to:

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification supporting citizenship or authority to work for the duration of program participation.
• Participants are required to comply with all statutes and rules and the Departments policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.
• Possess a valid class “E” Florida Driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements:

• Able to work a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Ability to pick up to 50 lbs. and move around uneven terrain without assistance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively with others and follow oral and written instructions.

This position requires a valid Class (A, B, C, or E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

• three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
• any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
• a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
• a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Aff…

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

DELAND, FL, US, 32724 DELAND, FL, US, 32720

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.