Intern Support Technician - HR

Texas Department of Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Retirement Plans

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Houston is seeking a year-round Intern Support Technician to support the Human Resources Office. This role offers hands-on involvement across HR activities, including onboarding and data audits, with opportunities to build skills in a large statewide department.

The position provides entry-level experience, exposure to HR-related issues, and the chance to contribute to a busy district while developing professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or enrolled in college, university, or vocational school.
• Must be at least 16 years old; employees 18+ with a valid driver’s license may be assigned driving duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Primarily supports the HR Generalists; maintains files, records, and logs (paper and electronic).
• Assists with recruiting, pre-employment/due diligence tasks and onboarding/offboarding.
• Conducts data audits/updates—Education, Driver's License, Safety Impact, Professional Engineer, Emergency Contact and other systems information.
• Assists in event preparation, including New Employee Orientation, Recruiting, Wellness and district events as needed.
• Gains exposure to HR-related issues and performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Recruiting support

Education

High school or college student

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT's Human Resources Office in Houston is looking for a year-round Intern Support Technician to join our team in supporting the largest district in the state. This position will allow you to develop and continue building skills set in Human Resources that are unmatched. You will have hands-on opportunities for involvement in all areas of Human Resources. If you're passionate about working with people and being involved in a wide range of tasks and project assignments, this is the job for you! Join TxDOT and build a career asBIG as TEXAS!

Minimum Salary

18.00

Maximum Salary

19.00

Pay Basis

Hourly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Travel

Yes, 5 % 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 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.

• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Primarily supports the HR Generalists.
• Maintains files, records, and logs, paper and electronic.
• Assists with recruiting, pre-employment/due diligence tasks and onboarding/offboarding.
• Conducts data audits/updates - Education, Driver's License, Safety Impact, Professional Engineer, Emergency Contact and other systems information, as assigned.
• Assists in event preparation, including but not limited to: New Employee Orientation, Recruiting, Wellness and other district events as needed.
• Gains exposure to Human Resources-related issues.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.