Intern Support Technician - Longview; Summer

Intern Support Technician (Longview, Summer months) Position Information

TxDOT’s Tyler District is excited to announce internship positions that will primarily work the months of May through August. Annually, over 1,000 college and high school students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation as their employer of choice during the summer months. A paid internship provides valuable hands‑on experience and can serve as a gateway to future employment with the agency.

• Minimum Salary: $18.00
• Maximum Salary: $21.88
• Pay Basis:
  Hourly
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt

• Location:
  
  Longview Area Engineer/Maint 4549A W LOOP 281 Longview 75604
• Travel:
  No
• Shift: Day Job, Mon‑Fri 8‑5
• Location Flexibility:
  Onsite

• 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.

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

• Perform entry‑level administrative support work and follow specific instructions under frequent supervision.
• Answer telephone calls, evaluate requests, provide information, route messages, and serve as a 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.

• 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 and 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.
• 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.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. If you have military experience, be sure to include your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes in your application.

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.