Indiana, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking hardworking college students for employment during the summer months for the 2026 Summer Employment Program.
Student summer workers assist in seasonal maintenance work on state-maintained roadways and bridges under the direct oversight of a field supervisor. Maintenance of facilities, including mowing, debris removal and general maintenance may also be considered. Many students also perform laboring and flagging duties.
The salary for student summer workers is $17.38 hourly.
Requirements:
- Must be a Pennsylvania resident or currently enrolled full-time or part-time in a two-year degree, bachelor’s degree, or advance program at a Pennsylvania college or university.
- Must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- This position requires verification of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
All summer and current PennDOT positions are listed online at www.employment.pa.gov. To find the student summer worker positions, click on Explore our programs under Internships, Apprenticeships and Fellowships. Search for 2026 Student Summer Worker - PennDOT (College) | Job Details tab | Career Pages. Jobs are listed as Multi-County and applicants can choose their preferred county for employment once in the application.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Tina Gibbs at 724-357-2829 or chgibbs@pa.gov.