Intern Support Technician- Lubbock Traffic Safety

Job Description

Intern Support Technician - Lubbock Traffic Safety (2601056)

Step into a summer filled with impact, learning, and real‑world experience! This internship, running from May through August, offers a chance to join our Traffic Signal Office and contribute to the essential work that keeps Texas moving safely and efficiently. As part of our team, you’ll build hands‑on experience supporting a wide range of activities, gaining exposure to operations, teamwork, and the day‑to‑day rhythm of a professional environment.

Whether you're exploring your career path or looking to sharpen your skills, this internship is designed to help you grow while doing meaningful work that truly makes a difference. Come ready to learn, collaborate, and be part of something big, we’re excited to have you on the team!

Internships are scheduled to begin in May 2026 and will run through the Summer 2026. Positions may also be evaluated for continuation on a year‑round basis, offering a valuable pathway to grow your career with TxDOT.

15.54

22.77

Hourly

Nonexempt

Lubbock District Headquarters, 135 SLATON ROAD, Lubbock 79404

Yes, 5% of the Time

Day

40 Hours per Week – May – August

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work‑life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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.

Performs entry‑level administrative support work. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.

Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.

Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.

Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.

Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.

Disseminates information to the public.

Maintains files, records, and logs.

Maintains radio contact with field units and others.

Makes copies and distributes as instructed.

Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.

Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.

Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.

Runs errands as required.

Performs 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 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.

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.

The Texas Department of Transportation is committed to hiring veterans. 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. MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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.