Intern Support Technician - Waskom Travel Info Ctr.TxDOT's Travel Information 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.This is a paid summer internship for the summer that may be extended into the fall on a full/part-time basis.Minimum Salary: 18.00Maximum Salary: 19.22Pay Basis: HourlyFLSA Status: NonexemptWork Locations: Trv-Waskom Information Center1255 N IH 20EWaskom 75692-9485Travel: NoShift: Day JobLocation Flexibility: OnsiteAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:Retirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 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.Performs entry-level administrative support work. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.Essential Duties:Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.Disseminates information to the public.Maintains files, records, and logs.Maintains radio contact with field units and others.Makes copies and distributes as instructed.Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.Runs errands as required.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:Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changesLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbsSitting - prolonged periods of timeStanding-prolonged periods of timeRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingConditions of Employment:Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.