Intern Support Technician HQ-Construction Office

Job Description

Position Information

Year-Round Admin Support Internship!

Are you ready to be part of the engine that keeps Texas moving? TxDOT’s Waco District-Construction and Lab Office is looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented administrative support Intern to join our mission of "Connecting You With Texas!" In this fast-paced role, you won't just be watching from the sidelines; you’ll be at the heart of the action in our District’s Construction Operations office, supporting the critical administrative processes that fuel multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects.

You will gain hands‑on experience in how a world‑class state agency operates from the inside out. If you are a proactive problem‑solver with a passion for excellence and a desire to make a tangible impact on the future of Texas transportation, we want to hear from you. Join us and help us build the roads that lead to a better tomorrow!

TxDOT’s Internship Program provides current high school and college students with the chance to gain meaningful, paid, hands‑on experience.

To qualify, students must:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Be currently enrolled in a high school, technical school, college, or university

Location

Waco District Office; 100 S. Loop Dr. Waco TX 76704

Salary Information: 19.44/hourly

Minimum Salary

15.54

Maximum Salary

22.76

Anticipated Starting Salary

19.44/hourly

Pay Basis

Hourly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Waco District Headquarters 100 SOUTH LOOP DRIVE Waco

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

20-40 hours

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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. 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 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.

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