Texas Department of Transportation

Fleet Equipment Mechanic Intern - Fleet Operations Division - (2501964)

Position Information

• Opportunity for Current Students***

If you like to work on a variety of vehicles and equipment and want to build a career as an equipment mechanic, you will love this job! As a Fleet Equipment Mechanic Intern in our Lufkin District shop, you will gain marketable experience maintaining and repairing everything from small vehicles like pickup trucks and SUVs up to heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders and backhoes and many other types of machinery used in road maintenance projects.

You will have the opportunity to work with seasoned mechanics and learn from some of the best in the industry. You will benefit from the same classroom and hands-on training that fulltime Fleet Equipment Mechanics receive. Additionally, TxDOT provides opportunities for advancement with full time positions.

You won’t have to worry about tools for this job. At TxDOT we supply all the diagnostic, hand, and power tools you need to get the job done, so you will not be required to provide your own tools.

At TxDOT, you will be a part of a network of 30 fleet repair and maintenance shops across the state that are responsible for the maintenance and repair of approximately 13,000 assets. These assets are essential to daily operations and crucial in emergency situations such as hurricanes and other weather events.

As a member of the TxDOT Team, you will make a difference in the State of Texas while you advance your career! If you are a current student looking for a part-time or full-time job, apply now!

Minimum Salary

: 18.00

Maximum Salary

: 19.44

Pay Basis

: Hourly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

:

Lufkin District Headquarters

1805 N TIMBERLAND DRIVE

Lufkin 75901

Travel

: No Shift: Day Job Shift Details: P/T or F/T, we will work with your school schedule 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 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)

Position Description

Performs entry-level scheduled and unscheduled repair work on TxDOT vehicles and equipment. Work involves a wide range of physical labor tasks to support Fleet Operations Division and internal customers. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Performs inspections on vehicles and equipment coming into the shop.
• Supports Shop Technicians with the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on motor vehicles.
• Assists in preparing vehicles for sales (equipment decommissioning).
• Assists with preparing new vehicles and equipment for services (equipment make-ready).
• Prepares pool vehicles for use by performing inspections and preventive maintenance, washing/cleaning, checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, mobile radios, etc.
• Completes repair order documentation and enters information into the fleet information management system.
• Picks up parts from local vendors as needed.
• Shuttles vehicles and equipment to and from vendors.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline engines
• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications
• Using computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Brake repairs to include antilocking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems
• Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications

Competencies:

• Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Protect sensitive and confidential information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Required to wear PPE (safety shirt/vest, eye protection, hard hat, gloves, etc.)
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

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.

Job

: School

Schedule

: Part-time

Employee Status

: Temporary

Job Type

: Temporary Work

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Jul 17, 2025, 8:48:02 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

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.

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

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

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.

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

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