Intern Maintenance Tech - El Paso West Area Office and East Area Office

$44,595 - $44,595/Yr

State Of Texas - El Paso, TX

Part-time - Intern

El Paso, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Intern Maintenance Tech position at TxDOT's El Paso District offers part-time opportunities for high school, college, and trade/vocational students. This entry-level internship involves assisting maintenance offices with daily operations, including minor equipment and roadway repairs. It provides valuable hands-on experience to help jumpstart a career in maintenance and operations.

Responsibilities

• 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, requiring a valid driver's license for those 18 and older.
• Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards, and comfort stations.
• Moves/picks up litter and roadway debris.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees, brush, mowing, fertilizing, and watering.
• Performs some carpentry work.
• Performs some clerical duties.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education, including trade/vocational school.
• No prior work experience is required, but experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.

Benefits

• 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