Intern Support Technician

Txdot; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Txdot is offering paid internship positions for high school and college students at the Odessa District Headquarters. This role is perfect for students looking to gain hands-on experience, with responsibilities including administrative support, answering phones, and maintaining records.

Interns will work Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with opportunities for professional development and flexible work schedules. This is a great gateway to future job opportunities with TxDOT.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or college.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level administrative support work.
• Answer the telephone and evaluate requests.
• Assist in maintaining confidential information.
• Assist in processing routine documents.
• Maintain files, records, and logs.

Education

Currently enrolled high school or college student

Job description

Job Description

TxDOT is excited to announce internship positions in the Odessa District that will primarily work the months of May through August. This position is located at the Odessa District Headquarters. Annually we hire over 1,000 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond to be a part of the Texas Department of Transportation. Many of the TxDOT Executive Leadership team and District Leadership team were also paid interns at one time. A paid internship is a great opportunity to: explore what TxDOT has to offer to the citizens of Texas, expand your knowledge acquired from school, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. Many of the students choose to come back to TxDOT year-after-year to rejoin our team. TxDOT’s Employment Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands‑on experience. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain such as invaluable work experience that can carry you into the future. Make the choice and join TxDOT for your brighter tomorrow today.

Minimum Salary

19.00

Maximum Salary

22.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Location

Odessa District Headquarters, 3901 EAST US HIGHWAY 80, Odessa 79761

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job, 40 Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, 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

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level administrative support work. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
• Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.
• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.
• Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.
• Disseminates information to the public.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Maintains radio contact with field units and others.
• Makes copies and distributes as instructed.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
• Runs errands as required.
• 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.

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

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.

Light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

Sitting - prolonged periods of time.

Standing - prolonged periods of time.

Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

EEO Statement

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.