Student Highway Maintenance Tech - Abilene, TX
Texas Department of Transportation, Abilene, TX, United States
Job Description - Student Highway Maintenance Tech - Abilene, TX (2503630)
Job Description
Student Highway Maintenance Tech - Abilene, TX - ( 2503630 )
Position Information
TxDOT’s Abilene District is looking for a few eager students to work in our intern program. These intern positions will primarily cover the summer months, beginning in May going thru August. In a few circumstances if schedule and availability allow, these positions may continue throughout the year.
These interns must be enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education, to include a trade/vocational school, whether attending in person or online. These positions will offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand your knowledge and skills, and possibly serve as a gateway to a future career with the agency. At TxDOT you will work with skilled and licensed professionals to develop and enhance job skills through practical application.
At TxDOT in the Abilene District, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.
Minimum Salary
18.00
Maximum Salary
18.00
Pay Basis
Hourly
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Work Locations
Abilene Ae/Taylor Maint Sect 1350 N ARNOLD BLVD Abilene 79603
Travel
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift
Day
Job Location Flexibility
Onsite
Benefits and Perks
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)
Responsibilities
Assists 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 support, 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 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.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes; Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection; Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions; Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour; Subject to noise; Subject to vibration; Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals; Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation; Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids; Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or another device; Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia; Works in narrow aisles or passageways; Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools; Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.; Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.; Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.; Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling; Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist; Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s); Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine; Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet; Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; Standing-prolonged periods of time; Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another; Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction; Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion; Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position; Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand; Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm; Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects; Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words; Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication; Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading; Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts; Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts; Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills; Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment; Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.
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
Full-time
Employee Status
Temporary
Job Type
Temporary Work
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Posting
Jan 22, 2026, 10:18:48 PM
Unposting Date
Jun 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
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.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
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.
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Job Description
Student Highway Maintenance Tech - Abilene, TX - ( 2503630 )
Position Information
TxDOT’s Abilene District is looking for a few eager students to work in our intern program. These intern positions will primarily cover the summer months, beginning in May going thru August. In a few circumstances if schedule and availability allow, these positions may continue throughout the year.
These interns must be enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education, to include a trade/vocational school, whether attending in person or online. These positions will offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand your knowledge and skills, and possibly serve as a gateway to a future career with the agency. At TxDOT you will work with skilled and licensed professionals to develop and enhance job skills through practical application.
At TxDOT in the Abilene District, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.
Minimum Salary
18.00
Maximum Salary
18.00
Pay Basis
Hourly
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Work Locations
Abilene Ae/Taylor Maint Sect 1350 N ARNOLD BLVD Abilene 79603
Travel
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift
Day
Job Location Flexibility
Onsite
Benefits and Perks
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)
Responsibilities
Assists 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 support, 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 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.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes; Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection; Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions; Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour; Subject to noise; Subject to vibration; Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals; Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation; Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids; Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or another device; Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia; Works in narrow aisles or passageways; Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools; Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.; Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.; Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.; Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling; Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist; Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s); Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine; Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet; Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; Standing-prolonged periods of time; Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another; Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction; Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion; Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position; Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand; Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm; Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects; Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words; Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication; Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading; Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts; Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts; Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills; Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment; Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.
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
Full-time
Employee Status
Temporary
Job Type
Temporary Work
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Posting
Jan 22, 2026, 10:18:48 PM
Unposting Date
Jun 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
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.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
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.
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