2026 Maintenance Intern : Austin District - Multiple Locations

This Position is for internships during the months of May-August.

TxDOT's Austin District has job openings for Maintenance Interns at various offices across the Austin Metro Area.

Annually, over 1,100 college and high School students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation, (TxDOT) as their employer of choice. For them, it’s a dream come true, a coveted accomplishment.

Did you know that members of our Executive Leadership team, including our Executive Director, were paid interns at TxDOT? A paid 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.

TxDOT’s Employment Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands-on experience. At TxDOT, you will join a 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.

To qualify, students must:

• 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.

Possible Work Location(S):

• Traffic Signals Office: 7901 North IH 35, Austin Tx 78753

• HQ Maintenance Office: 7901 North IH 35, Austin Tx 78753

   

Other Work Locations that may be available: 
Bastrop, Burnet, Llano, Mason, Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Georgetown, San Marcos, Giddings, East Travis County, North Travis County, Central Travis County, and South Travis County.

Salary Plan/Grade:  

•  Intern Maintenance Tech: A11 ($18 -$22/hourly)