COLLEGE INTERN

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional ,and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place. We will:

• Take care of what we have

• Make our system work better

• Improve safety

• Enhance capacity

Benefits to You:

• PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school

• Flexible hours based around your school schedule

• Real world experience
• Our interns work year round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing

• The opportunity to work on an important mission

This is a temporary position in the Information Technology Department which assists & works under the guidance of the Network Administration Supervisor & permits exposure to the student’s field of study &/or provides experience that is a useful addition to the student’s education & meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

Student should be enrolled in college degree program directly related to the IT field.

Assists in performing helpdesk support such (e.g. answering calls, troubleshooting software (e.g. Microsoft Office, CAD software, operating systems), troubleshooting hardware & communication devices (e.g. desktops, laptops, smart phones, network switches). Provides support in performing system maintenance (e.g. assists in installing cables, performs minor hardware repairs). Responds to user inquiries & assists/trains users with complex hardware & software.

Performs hardware installations & upgrades. Unpacks, sets up, & configures computers, monitors, printers, telephones & other networking equipment. Install, configure & upgrade software on office computers. Troubleshoots software, hardware & communication problems with equipment. Assists in installation & testing of local area network (LAN) cables & phone lines at remote locations.

Gathers information on hardware inventory & software inventory. Performs data entry into inventory tracking software and/or spreadsheets. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.