Summer hire's title/pay is based upon:

• Qualifications, high school or completed college hours and prior TxDOT experience (if any).
• Transcripts must be provided before hire will be completed.

TxDOT's Summer Employment Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands-on experience.

To qualify, students must:

• Be 17 years old
• Be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S

Work Location:

Cedar Valley Campus - 3030 N Dallas Ave, Lancaster, TX 75134

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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)

Assists with a Texas Pre-freshmen Engineering Program (TexPREP) on an assigned college campus. Work includes assisting and mentoring an assigned group of middle and high school students participating in the program and providing instructional support to program instructors. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Mentors students in a Texas Pre-Freshmen Engineering Program (TexPREP) encouraging the development of STEM pursuits and educational achievement.
• Assists with creating and maintaining a safe and respectable student learning environment.
• Attends classes, laboratories, fieldtrips, research and study, and other program activities, and assists the instructor and students.
• Assists in the preparation of program activities and events.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Enrolled in college at least 1 year with a minimum of 12 earned credit hours.

Other Conditions:

• Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Must be at least 17 years of age, a student currently enrolled at a college or university in good standing with an overall minimum GPA of 2.5.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Completion of Calculus I or other advanced math courses; and or currently a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math major.

Experience: Working with youth in out-of-school programs, teaching, or other educational programs.

Competencies:

• Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.
  • Protect sensitive and confidential information.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Prepare correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency.
  • Use standard office equipment.
  • Use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
  • Maintain a safe working relationship.

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 click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information