DOT Administrative Assistant Internship - Summer 2026

We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe.  At Roush, you’re part of building the future.  Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges?  Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged?  If so, then keep reading.

Roush fuses technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. 

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Administrative Assistant Intern will assist the Compliance Manager in assuring all DOT regulations are followed and all records are complete and in compliance with the rules. This role will interact with multiple levels of management across the enterprise. This paid internship will be onsite in Livonia, MI M-F, and run from May to August.

As a DOT Administrative Assistant Intern, you will:

• Process and verify driver applications prior to scheduling for training         
• Track DOT credentials and send renewal paperwork to managers          
• Verification of employment and background screening                                
• Compile data and prepare DOT compliance reports                            
• Process, verify, audit and maintain electronic logs                                

To be considered a DOT Administrative Assistant Intern, you will need:

• Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor degree program
• Administrative support experience
• Ability to perform in a faced-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive issues
• Skilled in Adobe Acrobat software application
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications with a focus on Excel and Outlook

A successful candidate may also have:

• Experience with DOT compliance rules and requirements
• 2 years of customer service experience
• Knowledge of electronic logs

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