Intern Support Technician - Bryan District Admin

Txdot; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; 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

A Texas transportation agency is offering a paid internship for high school or college students in Bryan District. Interns will gain valuable engineering experience while performing administrative support tasks. Opportunities for career development, flexible work schedules, and health benefits are included. Ideal candidates must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in education. The position is based on-site, providing real-world exposure in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level administrative support work following specific instructions.
• Answer telephone calls and serve as receptionist.
• Assist with maintaining confidential information and records.
• Help inventory materials and supplies.
• Process routine documents such as vouchers and personnel records.

Education

Enrolled high school or educational institution

Accepted into a college, university, or educational institution

Job description

Position Information

TxDOT urges students to stop their summer or year‑round internship search and focus on TxDOT’s Career pages! Annually, over 500 college and high school students from across Texas and beyond choose TxDOT as their employer of choice. A paid internship is a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand knowledge gained from school, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency.

Join the Bryan District this year to gain valuable experience and further your development as an engineer with real‑world exposure.

Salary & Pay

Minimum Salary: $20.50 /hr
Maximum Salary: $20.50 /hr
Pay Basis: Hourly
FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Work Location & Schedule

Location: Bryan District Headquarters, 2591 North Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan 77803
Shift: Day
Job Location Flexibility: Onsite
Travel: No

Benefits & 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

• Perform entry‑level administrative support work following specific instructions.
• Answer telephone calls, evaluate requests, and route messages, serving as receptionist or front desk assistant.
• Assist in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Assist in inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.
• Perform general warehousing duties such as stocking, issuing materials, and maintaining records.
• Disseminate information to the public.
• Maintain files, records, and logs.
• Maintain radio contact with field units and others.
• Make copies and distribute as instructed.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail.
• Conduct preliminary research and gather pertinent data for assignments.
• Perform routine word processing duties and conduct quality checks of documents created.
• Run errands as required.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

Other Conditions

Must be at least 16 years of age and a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education, including trade/vocational schools.

Employees at least 18 years of age with a 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 and standing for prolonged periods of time.

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

Military Information

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To determine 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.

Equal Opportunity 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 Act of 1990.