Texas Department of Transportation · 16 hours ago
Intern Maintenance Tech (Kermit)
The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Intern Maintenance Tech to perform entry-level maintenance work. The role involves physical labor tasks such as plant maintenance, minor equipment repair, and assisting with roadway repair while following specific instructions and being subject to frequent review by a supervisor.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution
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
Be at least 16yrs of age
Be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S
Be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college or university
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
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
Funding
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