Position Information

Attention High School and College Students!

TxDOT's El Paso District is looking for students pursuing to work part-time as an Intern Maintenance Tech in El Paso, TX at the East and West area locations. These internships provide transportation maintenance support for all the exciting work happening in the area. This is a great part-time, entry-level position that can help you gain valuable, hands-on experience to help jump start your career.

We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk! Apply today!

Salary Range:

Intern Engineering Support - A11 - ($29,332.00 -$44,355.00) - ( $14.10/ Hr. - $21.32/ Hr.)

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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)

Position Description

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 with repairs to potholes, roadway shoulders and edges, guardrails, signs, 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 some clerical 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.

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.

Competencies:

• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts.

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.