Intern Support Technician - Dallas District

Texas Department of Transportation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full 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 Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) invites high school and college students in the Dallas area to join our internship program. This paid, on-site opportunity offers real work experience within a state agency, with a focus on learning administrative processes and gaining exposure to public service.

Interns perform a range of entry-level tasks, support front desk operations, and assist with records management, mail handling, and general office duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school student or enrolled in college/university

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT urges students to stop their Internship search and focus on TxDOT’s Career pages!

Annually, over 500 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation, (TxDOT) as their internship employer of choice. For them, it’s an achievement and a dream come true.

Did you know that members of our Executive Leadership team, including our Executive Director, were summer interns at TxDOT? A paid internship is a great opportunity to: explore what TxDOT has to offer to the citizens of Texas, expand your knowledge gained from school, and potentially pave the way for future job opportunities within the agency. It is no surprise that many students return to TxDOT year-after-year to rejoin our team.

At TxDOT, you will become part of a diverse workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain, including invaluable work experience that can propel you into the future. Make the choice and join TxDOT for your brighter tomorrow today.

Official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Minimum Salary

18.00

Maximum Salary

20.00

Pay Basis

Hourly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Dallas District Headquarters 4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80 Mesquite 75150

Travel

No

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

1st Shift, Mon - Fri, 40 hour work week

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 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

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.