Fleet Equipment Mechanic Intern - Fleet Operations Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Ederville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and AdvancementOppt

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Fleet Equipment Mechanic Intern for the Fort Worth district. This role focuses on learning to maintain and repair a wide range of vehicles from small trucks to heavy equipment, under supervision, with provided tools.

You will work with seasoned mechanics and receive classroom and hands-on training similar to full-time staff. Perfect for current students seeking experience in fleet maintenance and operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.
• No Experience Required (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
• Must be at least 16 years of age and enrolled in an education program.
• 18+ with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level and routine maintenance work including plant and landscape tasks and minor equipment repair.
• Performs inspections on vehicles and equipment entering the shop.
• Supports shop technicians with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in highways/bridges.
• Assists with preparing vehicles for sale and for services.
• Prepares pool vehicles for use and checks safety features.
• Completes repair orders and enters data into fleet system.
• Picks up parts and shuttles vehicles as needed.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Tool use (hand & power tools)

Mechanical repair procedures

Diesel and gasoline engine repair

Electronic and mechanical diagnostics

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Diagnostic skills for automotive subs/

Education

High school student or enrolled in college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Fleet Equipment Mechanic Intern - Fleet Operations Division (2602906)

Job Description

Fleet Equipment Mechanic Intern - Fleet Operations Division - ( 2602906 )

Position Information

***Opportunity for Current Students***

If you like to work on a variety of vehicles and equipment and want to build a career as an equipment mechanic, you will love this job! As a Fleet Equipment Mechanic Intern in our Fleet shop in Fort Worth, TX, you will gain marketable experience maintaining and repairing everything from small vehicles like pickup trucks and SUVs up to heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders and backhoes and many other types of machinery used in road maintenance projects.

You will have the opportunity to work with seasoned mechanics and learn from some of the best in the industry. You will benefit from the same classroom and hands‑on training that fulltime Fleet Equipment Mechanics receive. Additionally, TxDOT provides opportunities for advancement with full time positions. The only requirement for this internship is that you must be a current student.

You won't have to worry about tools for this job. At TxDOT we supply all the diagnostic, hand, and power tools you need to get the job done, so you will not be required to provide your own tools.

At TxDOT, you will be a part of a network of 30 fleet repair and maintenance shops across the state that are responsible for the maintenance and repair of approximately 13,000 assets. These assets are essential to daily operations and crucial in emergency situations such as hurricanes and other weather events.

As a member of the TxDOT Team, you will make a difference in the State of Texas while you advance your career!

Minimum Salary

18.00

Maximum Salary

19.44

Pay Basis

Hourly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Ft Worth District Headquarters 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820 Fort Worth 76133

Travel

No Shift : Day Job Shift Details : P/T or F/T, we will work with your school schedule Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level and routine maintenance work. Work involves physical labor tasks such as: plant and landscape maintenance, maintenance of comfort stations and rights-of-way, minor equipment repair, and assisting with roadway repair. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
• Performs inspections on vehicles and equipment coming into the shop.
• Supports Shop Technicians with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
• Assists with preparing vehicles for sale (equipment decommissioning).
• Assists with preparing new vehicles and equipment for services (equipment make-ready).
• Prepares pool vehicles for use by performing inspections and preventive maintenance, washing/cleaning, checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, mobile radios, etc.
• Completes repair order documentation and enters information into the fleet information management system.
• Picks up parts from local vendors as needed.
• Shuttles vehicles and equipment to and from vendors.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

Experience

No Experience Required (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

Other Conditions

• Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.
• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline engines
• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications
• Using computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Brake repairs to include antilocking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems
• Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications
• Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Protect sensitive and confidential information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Required to wear personal protective equipment (safety shirt/vest, eye protection, hard hat, gloves, etc.)

Subject to noise

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

School

Schedule

Part-time

Employee Status

Temporary

Job Type

Temporary Work

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Nov 5, 2026, 4:25:15 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes .

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.