Texas Department of Transportation

Rail Division - Intern Support Technician - (2502030)

Position Information

TxDOT’s Rail Division is excited to announce a year-round Internship that offers the opportunity to gain valuable work experience. This internship provides a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand your knowledge and skills, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. At TxDOT you will work with skilled and licensed professionals to develop and enhance job skills through practical application.

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 flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Minimum Salary

: 18.00

Maximum Salary

: 20.00

Pay Basis

: Hourly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

:

Stassney Hq - Main

6230 East Stassney Lane

Austin 78744

Travel

: No Shift: Day Job

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 communication support work. Work involves strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Suite (especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel). Strong attention to detail in formatting and layout. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Creates PowerPoint presentations using best practices for training and visual accessibility.
• Assists in drafting training scripts based on presentation content and supporting materials.
• Maintains consistency in style and layout across presentation materials.
• Supports version control and document organization processes.
• Assists in compiling and formatting recurring reports using Excel and Word.
• Contributes to the preparation and coordination of events, meetings, or training sessions as needed.
• Collaborates with Communication Division to schedule quarterly rail safety social media posts.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• 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:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Skilled in creating clear, visually engaging PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to draft, edit, and format technical documents, training scripts, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail in formatting, grammar, and layout.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive for collaborative work.
• Experience contributing to business or organizational social media pages.
• Experience creating visual content.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• 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

Job

: School

Schedule

: Part-time

Employee Status

: Temporary

Job Type

: Temporary Work

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Jul 25, 2025, 3:21:21 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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