Maintenance Intern

This Position is for internships during the months of May-August. TxDOT's Austin District has job openings for Maintenance Interns at various offices across the Austin Metro Area. The position performs entry-level and routine maintenance work, including physical labor tasks such as plant and landscape maintenance, maintenance of comfort stations and rights-of-way, minor equipment repair, and assisting with roadway repair.

What You Will Do

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; operates light equipment; maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations; moves/picks up litter and roadway debris; performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment; performs plant and landscape maintenance; performs some carpentry work; performs some clerical duties.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To qualify, students must be 16 years old, a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S., and be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college or university. Employees at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Requirements

• Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.
• No Experience Required (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
• 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.

Benefits

• 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