College Intern - Information Technology, PN: 20083036

PN: 20083036. Position available for the 2026 Fall/Winter semester.

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and travelers within our state. ODOT offers careers in Planning, Engineering, Construction, Law, HR, Communications, IT, and more. Our employees are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service, striving to achieve our agency’s vision: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Benefits

• Paid internship with rates based on your academic rank
• Flexible hours tailored to your school schedule
• Real-world experience in a professional environment
• Year-round work eligibility as long as you remain enrolled in an accredited college or university and maintain good academic standing
• Opportunity to contribute to an important public mission

About the Role

Assists in performing helpdesk support, including troubleshooting software, hardware, and communication problems involving District equipment. Provides support for routine system maintenance, user inquiries, and minor repairs. Works under the direct supervision of the Network Administration Supervisor to monitor and maintain data communications and telecommunications systems.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, set up, and configure servers and microcomputers; assist in troubleshooting hardware and software issues
• Install cables, network interface controllers (NICs), and perform minor printer and system repairs
• Respond to user inquiries and assist in resolving software and hardware problems, including restoring files and correcting hardware malfunctions
• Repair and maintain electronic data processing and voice data communications equipment (e.g., terminals, modems, printers, telephones)
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of computer systems, networks, software applications, and peripherals (e.g., printers, scanners, modems, NICs)
• Assist in the installation and testing of local area network (LAN) drops and phone lines at remote locations
• Receive training and perform technical tasks such as analysis and programming of new and existing PC and/or mainframe applications
• Download and upload data between PCs and mainframes
• Use tools like Visual Studio, HTML, Active Server Pages (ASP), and SharePoint Designer to modify, test, and develop software and data processing applications
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the District website, including scanning and formatting documents for web inclusion
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing
• Valid driver’s license (required to operate state vehicle)

Skills

• Technical Skills: Information Technology
• Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Customer Focus

Pay

$19.50 – $24.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time

Work Location

District 1 HQ, Lima, Ohio (Allen County)