Intern Transportation Maintenance Tech - Atlanta District

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.
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

Experience

No Experience Required (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 tools.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Required to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices.
  • 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).
  • Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.
  • Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Standing-prolonged periods of time.
  • 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.

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 40.151(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.
  • Interns must enroll in higher education, including trade/vocational school, within 120 days of graduation from high school or higher education. Failing to enroll in school within 120 days of graduation will disqualify continued employment in the intern position.

Position Information

  • The TxDOT Atlanta District is seeking Intern Roadway Maintenance Technicians to work in the following locations: Atlanta District Headquarters, Texarkana Area Office, Marshall Area Office, or Mount Pleasant Area Office. Interns may also be assigned to Maintenance Offices in the following: Linden, New Boston, Daingerfield, Gilmer, Jefferson, or Carthage, Texas.
  • The Atlanta District plans, designs, builds, operates, and maintains the state transportation system in the following counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Titus, and Upshur.
  • TxDOT’s Internship Program is designed for high school and college students seeking to be introduced to career opportunities and gain practical work experience in transportation-related fields and support occupations.

Why intern with us?

  • Real-world impact: dive into impactful work that contributes to the success of TxDOT’s Mission: Connecting you with Texas.
  • Practical career experience: acquire unique experience while performing meaningful work on projects and tasks that contribute to the Department’s success.
  • Continuous learning: participate in training sessions and gain access to resources that will enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Statewide connections: build a network of other interns in your field and professionals from diverse backgrounds and connect with experts from around the state of Texas.

Benefits And Perks

  • 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).

Job Details

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Temporary

Job Type: Temporary Work

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Feb 24, 2026, 10:15:59 AM

State Job Title/s: Clerk III

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.

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