Paid Intern: Administrative Support Technician (Onsite)

Txdot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Job summary

TxDOT is offering an internship as an Intern Support Technician in the Maritime Division in Austin. The role involves entry‑level administrative support across a range of duties and projects, with opportunities to gain exposure to public sector operations.

Work is onsite in Austin, with travel up to 5% and a focus on supporting staff and processes. The program emphasizes learning, accuracy, and professional conduct within a large state agency.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or college or enrolled in a related program.
• Must be at least 16 years old and currently enrolled.
• Employees 18+ may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.
• Familiar with researching, data collection and report writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidential information and records.
• Assists in inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Processes routine documents such as vouchers and personnel records.
• Disseminates information to the public.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Prepares copies and distributes documents as instructed.
• Performs preliminary research and data gathering.
• Performs basic word processing and quality checks on documents.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Research methods

Interpersonal skills

Data collection & analysis

Administrative support

Writing & proofreading

Office equipment

Computing skills

Following instructions

Safety awareness

Confidential information handling

Education

High school or college student

Job description

TxDOT is offering an internship as an Intern Support Technician in the Maritime Division in Austin. The role involves entry‑level administrative support across a range of duties and projects, with opportunities to gain exposure to public sector operations.

Work is onsite in Austin, with travel up to 5% and a focus on supporting staff and processes. The program emphasizes learning, accuracy, and professional conduct within a large state agency.