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Corpus Christi District HQ Engineering Intern: May - August

Texas Department of Transportation
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Position Information 

Annually, over 500 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation, (TxDOT) as their employer of choice during the summer months. For them, it’s a dream come true, a coveted accomplishment. Did you know that members of our Executive Leadership team, were summer interns at TxDOT? A paid summer internship is a great opportunity to: explore what TxDOT has to offer to the citizens of Texas, expand your knowledge acquired from school, and possibly 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.

At TxDOT Corpus Christi District, you will join a diverse workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain such as invaluable work experience that can carry you into the future. Make the choice and join TxDOT for your brighter tomorrow today.

  • Transcripts must be provided before hire will be completed.

Work Locations will vary, please specify on your application your location preference.

 

Minimum Salary

: 14.10  

Maximum Salary

: 21.32  

Pay Basis

: Hourly FLSA Status: Nonexempt 

Work Locations

: 

Corpus Christi Dist Hdq 

1701 S PADRE ISLAND DRIVE 

 Corpus Christi 78416

 

Travel

: No Shift: Day Job  Shift Details:40 hours per week Location Flexibility: Onsite    

Benefits and Perks 

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:

  • Low Turnover
  • Retirement Pension
  • Alternative Work Schedules
  • Paid Leave/Holidays
  • Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
  • On the Job Training
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
  • Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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)

 

Description

 

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS. Assists in transportation engineering support work such as construction or maintenance inspection, structural construction or maintenance, laboratory work, landscaping, surveying or engineering data collection, operating data collection equipment, and other entry-level engineering support work. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

  • Compiles information from microfilm records and other archival materials.
  • Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
  • Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis
  • Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, airports, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
  • Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures in a manufacturing plant and/or conducts laboratory tests to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications; as required, moves items related to these duties.
  • Inspects routine maintenance contract work.
  • Obtains material samples for analysis and assists with routine lab testing including operation and cleaning of laboratory equipment; as required, moves items related to these duties.
  • Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.
  • Performs mechanical and electrical repairs.
  • Performs survey work such as positioning rod and chain.
  • Performs traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data.
  • Prepares base sheets, details, specifications and estimates for landscape construction projects. Prepares required worksheets and inspection reports.
  • Processes various construction-related documents and maintains construction project records. Scans airport directory drawings; files and maintains related airport documents.
  • Uses drafting equipment and performs hand or computer-aided drafting and calculating work.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.

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.

Competencies:

  • Maintaining a safe working relationship
  • Using basic mathematical fundamentals
  • Collecting, sorting and compiling data
  • Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
  • Using standard office equipment
  • Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
  • Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
  • Follow verbal and written instructions
  • Perform data entry
  • Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
  • Protects sensitive and confidential information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Required to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices.
  • Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
  • Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
  • Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
  • Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
  • Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.
  • Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • 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.


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

: Full-time 

Employee Status

: Temporary 

Job Type

: Temporary Work

Job Level

: Non-Management 

Job Posting

: Feb 21, 2024, 9:27:18 AM  

Unposting Date

: Ongoing 

State Job Title/s: Engineering Aide  State Job Code/s: 2119 

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