PAID ODOT College Intern, Office of Traffic Operations, PN 20082587

Job Description

PAID ODOT College Intern, Office of Traffic Operations, PN 20082587

(
2600060G
)

Organization
:

Transportation - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
:

Amber Cottrill; Amber.Cottrill@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
:

Aug 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
:

Ohio Dept of Transportation

1980 West Broad Street

4th Floor

Columbus

43223
Primary Location
:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation
:

$19.50-24.00/hr *based on class rank
Schedule
:

Part-time
Work Hours
:

7:30am-4:00pm
Classified Indicator
:

Unclassified
Union
:

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill
:

Internship
Technical Skills
:

Internship
Professional Skills
:

Attention to Detail, Collaboration

Agency Overview
Job Description
PAID ODOT College Intern, Office of Traffic Operations, PN 20082587
What You Will Do:
You will assist wtih traffic signal design, operations, & related projects.
You will collect & analyze traffic data to support planning and engineering studies.
You will maintain reports, records, equipment information, & project documentation.
You will support staff with traffic signal software, equipment testing, field inspections, & project coordination.
Benefits to you:
Receive pay based on your rank in school.
Enjoy flexible work hours based around your school schedule.
Receive real world on-the-job experience.
Receive an opportunity to work on an important missio
n.
For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit, the
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!
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our
Total Rewards website
! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of
eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (
such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
)

& Optional Deferred Compensation (
Ohio Deferred Compensation
)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing

Supplemental Information
This is a temporary position involving various duties that will supplement the student's major field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education & meaningful preparing for future professional employment.
Rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status (determined by the college or university):
Freshman and Sophomore Students - $19.50 per hour
Junior and Senior Students - $20.00 per hour.
Graduate Students - $24.00 per hour.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29).
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing