Intern Maintenance Tech - Sonora

Overview 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 DutiesAssists 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 ConditionsMust 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 ConditionsRequired to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices.Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protectionMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbsBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different positionReaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionStanding-prolonged periods of timeClose Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/partsClose Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication partsVisual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and millsConditions of Employment Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positionsThis 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.Position Information TxDOT\'s San Angelo District is looking for a roadway Maintenance Intern for the Sonora Maintenance Office.This position is for an internship during the months of May - August with the potential for year-round part-time employment.Duties for this position will definitely include working outdoors, and learning about roadway maintenance processes, materials, and safe practices; and may also include assisting with road repairs and sign repair/replacement, flagging traffic in work zones, tree trimming, litter pick-up, yard maintenance and much more. The work schedule will still allow plenty of time for summer fun on the weekends: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.This internship will provide current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while earning a competitive salary. At TxDOT, you will join a diverse workforce that is passionate about their careers and serving the citizens of Texas. A paid internship is a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer. It can also 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. Make the choice to join TxDOT today!To qualify, students must:Be 16 years oldBe 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 universityWork Location: 708 North US 277, Sonora, TXBenefits 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)JobScheduleFull-timeEmployee StatusTemporaryJob TypeTemporary WorkJob LevelNon-ManagementJob PostingMar 17, 2026, 1:31:47 PMState Job Title/sClerk IIIMilitary 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 InformationThe 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 Act of 1990.Additional Applicant Information for applicants#J-18808-Ljbffr