TxDOT's Internship Program provides current high school and college students with the chance to gain meaningful, paid, hands-on experience. At TxDOT, you'll join a workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and everything to gainincluding invaluable work experience that can help shape your future. Make the choice to join TxDOT and take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow. To qualify, students must:
Internships are scheduled to begin in May 2026 and will run through the summer. Positions may also be evaluated for continuation on a year-round basis, offering a valuable pathway to grow your career with TxDOT.
Minimum Salary: $18.00
Maximum Salary: $21.32
Anticipated Starting Salary: $20.00
Pay Basis: Hourly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Livingston Area Engr Office
3161 US HIGHWAY 59 NORTH
Livingston 77351
Travel: No
Shift: Day Job
Location Flexibility: Onsite
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
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.
Position Description:
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:
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.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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
Conditions of Employment: Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
Job: School
Schedule: Part-time
Employee Status: Temporary
Job Type: Temporary Work
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Apr 9, 2026, 8:57:15 PM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Clerk III
State Job Code/s: 0059
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.
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.