Fleet Equipment Mechanic Intern - Fleet Operations Division

Position Information

Opportunity for Current Students

If you like to work on a variety of vehicles and equipment and want to build a career as an equipment mechanic, you will love this job! As a Fleet Equipment Mechanic Intern in our Fleet shop in Houston, TX, you will gain marketable experience maintaining and repairing everything from small vehicles like pickup trucks and SUVs up to heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders and backhoes and many other types of machinery used in road maintenance projects.

You will have the opportunity to work with seasoned mechanics and learn from some of the best in the industry. You will benefit from the same classroom and hands-on training that fulltime Fleet Equipment Mechanics receive. Additionally, TxDOT provides opportunities for advancement with full time positions. The only requirement for this internship is that you must be a current student.

You won't have to worry about tools for this job. At TxDOT we supply all the diagnostic, hand, and power tools you need to get the job done, so you will not be required to provide your own tools.

At TxDOT, you will be a part of a network of 30 fleet repair and maintenance shops across the state that are responsible for the maintenance and repair of approximately 13,000 assets. These assets are essential to daily operations and crucial in emergency situations such as hurricanes and other weather events.

As a member of the TxDOT Team, you will make a difference in the State of Texas while you advance your career! If you are a current student looking for a part-time or full-time job, apply now!

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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

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.

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)

Position Description

Performs entry-level and routine maintenance work. Work involves physical labor tasks such as: plant and landscape maintenance, maintenance of comfort stations and rights-of-way, minor equipment repair, and assisting with roadway repair. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Performs inspections on vehicles and equipment coming into the shop.
• Supports Shop Technicians with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
• Assists with preparing vehicles for sale (equipment decommissioning).
• Assists with preparing new vehicles and equipment for services (equipment make-ready).
• Prepares pool vehicles for use by performing inspections and preventive maintenance, washing/cleaning, checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, mobile radios, etc.
• Completes repair order documentation and enters information into the fleet information management system.
• Picks up parts from local vendors as needed.
• Shuttles vehicles and equipment to and from vendors.
• 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.

Experience:

No Experience Required (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

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:

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline engines
• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications
• Using computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Brake repairs to include antilocking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems
• Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications

Competencies:

• Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Protect sensitive and confidential information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment (safety shirt/vest, eye protection, hard hat, gloves, etc.)
• Subject to noise
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

• 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.