Intern Maintenance Technician

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.

Essential Duties:

• 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.
• 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.
• Repairs and installs posts and mailbox supports, as required moves items related to these duties.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Must be currently a student in high school or other educational institution, accepted into a college, university or educational institution or be currently enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours in a college, university or educational institution.

Experience:

NONE (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

Other Conditions:

• 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 too

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts.
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts.
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.

Competencies

Proficient skill in

• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency.
• Using standard office equipment.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Ability to

• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work in varying weather conditions.
• Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights.
• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at e) – does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Position Information
Join Our Team in El Paso, TX

Did you know that members of our Executive Leadership team, were paid interns at TxDOT? A paid internship is a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer to the citizens of Texas, expand your knowledge acquired from school, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. It is no surprise that many students choose to come back to TxDOT year-after-year to rejoin our team. TxDOT's Employment Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands-on experience. At TxDOT, you will join a diverse workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain such as invaluable work experience that can carry you into the future. Make the choice and join TxDOT for your brighter tomorrow today.

To qualify, students must be:

• At least 16 years old,
• A U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.,
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credited hours per semester in an educational institution, university or college if not a student in high school
• Be able to work at least 20 hours during business hours.

Apply today for this great opportunity

Salary for this position:

Intern Maintenance Technician - A11 - $21.44/Hr.

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 )

Job
School

Schedule
Part-time

Employee Status
Temporary

Job Type
Temporary Work

Job Level
Non-Management

Job Posting
Jan 16, 2026, 5:15:47 PM

State Job Title/s
Clerk III

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, 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. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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Applicant Information
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 Action of 1990.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants