Intern Support Technician - Houston

Intern Support Technician – Houston & Surrounding Areas (2503579)

TxDOT’s Houston District has job openings for Intern Support Techs at various offices across the Houston Metro Area. Our Summer Employment Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands‑on experience.

• HOU Dist. HQ: 7600 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77007
• W. Harris: 14838 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040
• S. Harris: 702 FM 1959, Houston, TX 77037
• N. North Harris: 16803 Eastex Freeway, Humble, TX 77347
• Brazoria: 18671 FM 523, Angleton, TX 77515
• Fort Bend: 4235 SH 36, Rosenberg, TX 77471
• Galveston: 5407 Gulf Freeway, La Marque, TX 77568
• Montgomery: 901 N FM 3038, Conroe, TX 77303
• Waller: 400 FM 1488, Hempstead, TX 77445

Minimum Salary: $20.88 per hour

Maximum Salary: $20.88 per hour

Pay Basis:
Hourly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Yes, 5% of the time

• 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.

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)

• Perform entry‑level administrative support work, following specific instructions and subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
• Answer the telephone, evaluate requests, answer questions, route messages, and/or serve as receptionist or front‑desk assistant.
• Assist in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Assist in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.
• Assist with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.
• Disseminate information to the public.
• Maintain files, records, and logs.
• Maintain radio contact with field units and others.
• Make copies and distribute as instructed.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail.
• Perform preliminary research on assignments and gather pertinent data.
• Perform routine word‑processing duties and conduct quality checks of documents created.
• Run errands as required.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Must be a student in high school or other educational institution, or accepted into a college, university, or educational institution.
• Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education (including a trade/vocational school).
• Employees at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

No specific preferred qualifications listed.

• 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.

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 Act of 1990.