Intern Maintenance Tech - Canadian

Position Information

This summer internship, running from May through August, provides an opportunity to join our Canadian Maintenance Section and take part in the essential work that keeps our transportation system functioning safely and efficiently. Throughout the summer, the intern will support a variety of maintenance activities and gain valuable exposure to field operations and teamwork within a professional environment. This internship offers a focused chance to develop new skills while contributing to meaningful, handson work.

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 (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 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.