Intern Support Technician (Odessa) - (2602514)
Position Information TxDOT is excited to announce internship positions in the Odessa District. This position is located at the Odessa District Headquarters. Annually we hire over 1,000 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond to be a part of the Texas Department of Transportation. Many of the TxDOT Executive Leadership team and District Leadership team were also paid interns at one time. A paid internship is a great opportunity to: explore what TxDOT has to offer to the citizens of Texas, expand your knowledge acquired from school, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. Many of the students choose to come back to TxDOT year-after-year to rejoin our team. TxDOT’s Employment Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands-on experience. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain such as invaluable work experience that can carry you into the future. Make the choice and join TxDOT for your brighter tomorrow today
: 15.54
: 22.76
: Hourly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Odessa District Headquarters
3901 EAST US HIGHWAY 80
Odessa 79761
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 20 Location Flexibility: Onsite
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 PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 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 PackageTo 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.Essential Duties:Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.Disseminates information to the public.Maintains files, records, and logs.Makes copies and distributes as instructed.Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.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:Maintaining effective working relationships with othersCollecting, sorting and compiling dataAdministrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records managementPreparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistencyUsing computers, applicable programs, applications, and systemsFollow verbal and written instructionsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changesLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbsSitting - prolonged periods of timeStanding-prolonged periods of timeRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingConditions of Employment:Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
: School
: Part-time
: Temporary
: Temporary Work
: Non-Management
: Sep 28, 2026, 6:42:55 PM
: Oct 13, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Clerk III State Job Code/s: 0059
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 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.
Applicant Information 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
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
