Intern Support Technician

Texas Department of Transportation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid Leave & Holidays

Health premiums paid (full-time)

On‑the‑job training

Tuition assistance

Wellness program with leave incentives

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is offering a student internship in the San Antonio area. The role supports audit activities, data collection, updating mapping and tracking tools, report creation, dashboard reviews, and general business operations assistance in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to develop skills in data analysis and process improvement while gaining hands-on experience in a government operations environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or equivalent education program.
• Interest in data analysis, process improvement, and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level administrative tasks and support front desk operations.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining operational data and updating tools.
• Create reports and review performance dashboards.
• Support a variety of business initiatives in a collaborative team environment.

Education

High school student

Tools

Data entry tools

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

Join the Business Operations team and gain hands‑on experience supporting projects that help keep district operations running efficiently. This internship offers opportunities to assist with audit activities, collect and maintain operational data, update internal mapping and tracking tools, create reports, review performance dashboards, and provide support for a variety of business initiatives. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and interested in developing skills in data analysis, process improvement, and business operations while working in a collaborative team environment.

To qualify, students must:

Must be 16 years old
Be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.
Be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college or university

Minimum Salary

15.54

Maximum Salary

22.76

Pay Basis

Hourly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

San Antonio District Hdqtrs 4615 NW LOOP 410 San Antonio 782290928

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 20-40 hours a week Location Flexibility : Onsite Location Flexibility Details : Must be able to work 20 hours a week

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)

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 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 fingers

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.