Intern Maintenance Tech- Port Arthur

Job Description - Intern Maintenance Tech
- Port Arthur (2602135)

Job Description

Intern Maintenance Tech
- Port Arthur - ( 2602135 )

Position Information

A paid internship is a valuable opportunity to explore what TxDOT offers to the citizens of Texas, expand on the knowledge you've gained in school, and potentially open the door to future job opportunities with the agency. It's no surprise that many students choose to return to TxDOT year after year to rejoin our team.

TxDOT's Internship Program provides current high school and college students with the chance to gain meaningful, paid, hands-on experience.
At TxDOT, you'll join a workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain—including invaluable work experience that can help shape your future. Make the choice to join TxDOT and take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow.

To qualify, students must:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

We are seeking an employee who can work at least 15 hours per week during the semester.

• 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. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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)

Performs entry-level and routine maintenance work. Work involves 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. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Assists in repairing and erecting signs and repairing drums and/or barricades; as required moves items related to these duties.

Assists in warehousing and supply functions.

Assists with repairs to potholes, roadway shoulders and edges, guardrails, signs, and other related work.

Assists with traffic control to include placing and gathering cones, flagging traffic, and other related work.

Operates light equipment. (Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.)

Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.

Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.

Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.

Performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees, brush and mowing, fertilizing and watering, as required moves items related to these duties.

Performs some carpentry work.

Performs some clerical duties.

Repairs and installs posts and mailbox supports, as required moves items related to these duties.

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.

No Experience Required (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated…