Year-Round Admin Support Internship!
Are you ready to be part of the engine that keeps Texas moving? TxDOT’s Waco District-Construction and Lab Office is looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented administrative support Intern to join our mission of "Connecting You With Texas!" In this fast-paced role, you won't just be watching from the sidelines; you’ll be at the heart of the action in our District’s Construction Operations office, supporting the critical administrative processes that fuel multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects. You will gain hands-on experience in how a world-class state agency operates from the inside out. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for excellence and a desire to make a tangible impact on the future of Texas transportation, we want to hear from you. Join us and help us build the roads that lead to a better tomorrow!
TxDOT’s Internship Program provides current high school and college students with the chance to gain meaningful, paid, hands-on experience.
To qualify, students must:
• Be at least 16 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Be currently enrolled in a high school, technical school, college, or university
Location:
Waco District Office; 100 S. Loop Dr. Waco TX 76704
Salary Information: 19.44/hourly
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)
Performs entry-level administrative support work. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.
Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.
Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.
Disseminates information to the public.
Maintains files, records, and logs.
Maintains radio contact with field units and others.
Makes copies and distributes as instructed.
Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
Runs errands as required.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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.
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Sitting - prolonged periods of time
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
Additional Conditions of Employment
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.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
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
