Intern Maintenance Tech - Walker County

Texas Department of Transportation; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; 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

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) invites students to join the Bryan District in Walker County as Intern Maintenance Tech. This paid internship offers hands-on roadway maintenance experience, real-world exposure, and opportunities for professional growth throughout the season.

You will perform entry-level tasks, assist with traffic control, equipment operation, and basic repairs, while gaining insight into highway maintenance operations and safety practices in a structured, supportive

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)

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level and routine maintenance work.
• Assists in repairing and erecting signs and repairing drums and/or barricades; as required moves items related to these duties.
• Assists in warehousing and supply functions.
• Assists with repairs to potholes, roadway shoulders and edges, guardrails, signs, and other related work.
• Assists with traffic control to include placing and gathering cones, flagging traffic, and other related work.
• Operates light equipment.
• Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
• Performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees, brush and mowing, fertilizing and watering, as required moves items related to these duties.
• Performs some carpentry work.
• Performs some clerical duties.
• Repairs and installs posts and mailbox supports, as required moves items related to these duties.

Education

High school student or enrolled in college/university

Acceptance into college/university program

Job description

Job Description - Intern Maintenance Tech - Walker County (2602984)

Job Description

Intern Maintenance Tech - Walker County - (2602984)

Position Information

Each year, more than 500 college and high school students from Texas and beyond choose the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as their employer of choice. For many, it’s a dream opportunity and a stepping stone to a successful career.

Did you know several members of our Executive Leadership team, including our Executive Director, began as TxDOT interns? A paid internship with TxDOT offers you the chance to:

Explore how we serve the citizens of Texas

Apply and expand your classroom knowledge

Open doors to future career opportunities

Many interns return year after year because of the meaningful experience and professional growth they gain. At TxDOT, you’ll join a passionate workforce and acquire invaluable skills that will carry you into the future.

Join the Bryan District in Walker County this year to gain hands‑on roadway maintenance experience and real‑world exposure.

Minimum Salary

15.54

Maximum Salary

22.76

Pay Basis

Hourly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Huntsville-Walker Co Ae/Maint 580 IH 45 N Huntsville 77320

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day

Job Shift Details

40

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work‑life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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)

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.

Assists in repairing and erecting signs and repairing drums and/or barricades; as required moves items related to these duties.

Assists in warehousing and supply functions.

Assists with repairs to potholes, roadway shoulders and edges, guardrails, signs, and other related work.

Assists with traffic control to include placing and gathering cones, flagging traffic, and other related work.

Operates light equipment. (Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.)

Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights‑of‑way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.

Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.

Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.

Performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees, brush and mowing, fertilizing and watering, as required moves items related to these duties.

Performs some carpentry work.

Performs some clerical duties.

Repairs and installs posts and mailbox supports, as required moves items related to these duties.

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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Required to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices.

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

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

Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

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

Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills

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, 1:49:04 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.