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2026 Administrative Intern: Austin District
InternshipOn-site
Location
174 SH 21 EAST, Bastrop 78602
Salary
$37k–$46k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
Today
Skills
telephone operationrecord keepinginventory managementdocument processingwarehousingword processingdrivingpower tool use
Job Description
Summary: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking Administrative Interns for the Austin District to provide entry-level administrative support. Interns will perform a variety of office tasks, maintain records, and assist in processing documents while gaining valuable hands-on experience during the summer months.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- Must be 16 years old
- Be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S
- Be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college or university
- Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution
- 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
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- 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
Required Skills: Telephone operation, Record keeping, Inventory management, Document processing, Warehousing, Word processing, Driving, Power tool use
Benefits: 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
Benefits
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