• Job Description

  Req#: 15465
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  TxDOT urges students to stop their Summer Internship search and focus on TxDOT’s Career pages! Annually, over 500 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation, (TxDOT) as their employer of choice during the summer months. For them, it’s a dream come true, a coveted accomplishment. Did you know that members of our Executive Leadership team, including our Executive Director, were summer interns at TxDOT? A paid summer 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. It is no surprise that many students choose to come back to TxDOT year-after-year to rejoin our team. At TxDOT, you will join a diverse workforce that is passionate about their careers. 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.

  Join the Dallas District this summer to gain valuable experience and further your development as an engineer with real world exposure. We have positions available in the following offices:

  • Collin County Area Office
  • Dallas County Area Office
  • Denton County Area Office
  • Ellis/Navarro Counties Area Office
  • Kaufman/Rockwall Counties Area Office
  • District Laboratory/Construction Office
  • District Transportation Operations

  
  Dallas District Headquarters (18DISTHQ)
  4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80
  Mesquite, 75150
  
  Denton County Ae/Maint Sect (18DENTONCO)
  2624 W PRAIRIE
  Denton, 76201
  
  Kaufman Ae/Mnt Facility (18KAUFMNAE)
  3260 FM 2728
  Kaufman, 75142
  
  Navarro/Ellis Ae/Ellis Maint (18ELLISCO)
  124 FM 876
  Waxahachie, 75167
  
  Collin County Ae/Maint Sect (18COLLINCO)
  2205 SOUTH SH 5
  Mckinney, 75069
  
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  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)

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  Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TX PELS). Assists in transportation engineering support work such as construction inspection, structural construction design, laboratory testing, surveying or engineering data collection, operating data collection equipment, and other entry-level engineering support work. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

  Essential Duties:

  • Compiles information from microfilm records and other archival materials.
  • Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
  • Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis.
  • Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, airports, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
  • Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures in a manufacturing plant and/or conducts laboratory tests to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications; as required, moves items related to these duties.
  • Obtains material samples for analysis and assists with routine lab testing including operation and cleaning of laboratory equipment; as required, moves items related to these duties.
  • Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.
  • Performs mechanical and electrical repairs.
  • Performs survey work such as positioning rod and chain.
  • Performs traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data.
  • Prepares base sheets, details, specifications and estimates for landscape construction projects.
  • Prepares required worksheets and inspection reports.
  • Processes various construction-related documents and maintains construction project records.
  • Scans airport directory drawings; files and maintains related airport documents.
  • Uses drafting equipment and performs hand or computer-aided drafting and calculating work.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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  Minimum Qualifications:

  Education: Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.

  Other Conditions:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age, a student in HS or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.
  • Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

  Competencies:

  • Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
  • Ability to:
    • Communicate effectively.
    • Follow verbal and written instructions.
    • Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.
    • Protect sensitive and confidential information.

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
  • Subject to noise.
  • Subject to vibration.
  • Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
  • Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
  • Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
  • Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
  • Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

  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.
      

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  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.

  To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

  https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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  The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

  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.

  Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

• About the company

  The Texas Department of Transportation is a government agency in the American state of Texas.

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