Intern Office Support Technician - Abilene, TX (TP&D)

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Abilene District is actively seeking motivated and eager students to join its esteemed intern program primarily for the summer months spanning from May through August, with potential opportunities to continue part-time throughout the year based on individual schedules and availability. TxDOT is a government agency committed to developing and maintaining the vast transportation infrastructure within the state of Texas, playing a vital role in economic growth, safety, and mobility. Serving the Abilene District, TxDOT operates with a dedicated focus on three core values: ensuring safety for its employees and the traveling public, valuing employees through supportive work environments, and preserving assets to maintain sustainable transportation services.\n\nThe intern program offered by TxDOT Abilene District is designed to provide high school students, college students, and those enrolled in trade or vocational schools—whether attending in person or online—with invaluable hands-on experience related to transportation and administrative operations. The internship opens the door to real-world professional exposure and career exploration within a government agency known for innovation, employee development, and community service. Interns will be given the chance to collaborate with skilled and licensed professionals who mentor and guide them in applying their academic knowledge to practical job tasks. Participants will significantly enhance their job skills and expand their understanding of public service and transportation safety initiatives.\n\nWorking at TxDOT means becoming part of an organization that values a healthy work-life balance, acknowledging the importance of both career ambitions and personal life. Employees and interns alike benefit from highly regarded programs such as compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development initiatives, tuition assistance, and other comprehensive benefits. TxDOT’s workplace culture champions diversity, family support, and employee well-being, underscoring the department’s award-winning recognition as one of the Best Places for Working Parents in 2024 and designation of several offices as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These accolades demonstrate TxDOT’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment conducive to success and well-being.\n\nThe administrative intern role offers foundational office and operational support experiences critical to TxDOT’s Traffic Safety Initiatives and public education efforts. Interns will perform a variety of entry-level administrative duties including answering and routing telephone inquiries, assisting in maintaining confidential records, inventory management of materials and supplies, and routine processing of departmental documents such as vouchers and personnel files. Interns may also assist with public information dissemination, event coordination, and general warehousing tasks such as stocking and issuing supplies. Throughout their internship, students will engage with multiple facets of department operations, improving organizational skills, communication abilities, and technical proficiency with administrative tasks. They will receive frequent supervision and guidance, ensuring professional growth and alignment with TxDOT’s standards of safety and excellence.\n\nThis opportunity is ideal for students seeking meaningful work experiences that relate to public administration, transportation safety, and community engagement, and those who aim to explore potential future career paths within a reputable and forward-thinking state agency.