D1 INTERN-TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATE - 55910320
Date: Jun 30, 2026
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Requisition No: 878757
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: D1 INTERN-TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATE - 55910320
Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt
Position Number: 55910320
Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
124 / Transportation Support
OPEN COMPETITIVE
OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES
PART-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Lori Albritton
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2697
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: lori.albritton@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $15 - $18 per hour
HOURS PER WEEK: 20
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do:
D1 Intern - Transportation Associate
This position will gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry. The selected candidates will perform routine tasks under direct supervision across different work units within the department as well as actively participate in team projects and contribute to agency goals.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District One HQ
801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
Hourly Salary Range:
$15 - $18 per hour
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry. Perform routine tasks under direct supervision across different work units within the department. Engage in research and provide insights to support initiatives. Interact with executive leadership, team leads, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners. Actively participate in team projects, contribute to agency goals, and assist in driving change within the organization.
Review, gain general knowledge, and perform technical tasks within one of the following focus tracks:
Engineering Track - (STEM Majors recommended, explores Professional Engineering roles) Transportation Overview, Planning and Environmental Management, Roadway Design, Drainage, Structures, Geomatics, Traffic Operations, Geotechnical, Construction Materials, Construction Management, Maintenance, Structures Maintenance
Transportation Track - (Any majors, explores transportation, in general, and how the agency contributes to providing a safe, efficient transportation system)
Transportation Overview, Program Management, Work Program, Modal, Planning, Project Management, Construction, Traffic Operations, Maintenance, Safety
Business Track - (Any majors, explores the business side of running an agency)
Transportation Overview, Work Program, Financial Services, Procurement, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Facilities Management, Right of Way Administration, Legal, Executive Office Administration, Project Management, Emergency Management, Information Technology
Self-Designed Track - (Any majors, explores specific areas for students desiring specific focus area(s))
Transportation Overview, One to three focus areas based on students' interest/university requirements.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Basic math
Skills in:
Use of personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Office Application Programs
Ability to:
Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Communicate effectively with others and follow oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification supporting citizenship or authority to work for the duration of program participation.
Participants are required to comply with all statutes and rules and the Department's policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Location:
BARTOW, FL, US, 33830
Nearest Major Market:Lakeland
