Maintenance Tech Intern – Field & Light Repair

Texas Department of Transportation; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Texas is seeking entry-level maintenance workers for campus or local job sites. The role emphasizes physical labor, sign and barricade repair assistance, roadway maintenance, litter cleanup, and basic equipment operation under supervision.

Candidates must be high school students or enrolled in an educational program, with no prior experience required; a valid driver's license is preferred for some tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or other educational institution.

Responsibilities

• Assists in repairing and erecting signs and repairing drums and/or barricades.
• Assists in warehousing and supply functions.
• Assists with repairs to potholes, roadway shoulders and edges, guardrails, signs, and other related work.
• Assists with traffic control to include placing and gathering cones, flagging traffic, and other related work.
• Operates light equipment and must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.
• Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees, brush and mowing, fertilizing and watering.
• Performs some carpentry work.
• Performs some clerical duties.
• Repairs and installs posts and mailbox supports.

Education

High school student or enrolled in college

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Texas is seeking entry-level maintenance workers for campus or local job sites. The role emphasizes physical labor, sign and barricade repair assistance, roadway maintenance, litter cleanup, and basic equipment operation under supervision.

Candidates must be high school students or enrolled in an educational program, with no prior experience required; a valid driver's license is preferred for some tasks.