New 
2026 Maintenance Operations Internship
 Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) | |
 United States, Delaware, New Castle | |
| 2162 New Castle Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Dec 18, 2025 | |
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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS INTERN
Location: Delaware Memorial Bridge, New Castle, DE Hourly Rate: $16.00 (Undergraduate Student)-$18.00 (Graduate Program Students) Opening Date: December 17, 2025 Closing Date: February 17, 2026 I. POSITION SUMMARY This position will assist the applicable maintenance unit with day-to-day activities. This internship will give the intern valuable real-world experience in the areas of the applicable field. Most job responsibilities require performing maintenance, operation of equipment, and similar maintenance work procedures. Employees in this classification work from detailed instructions, but may be required to work independently and may encounter some new situations requiring new solutions. Work can be performed outdoors and can be in any weather condition. The employee is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Complete assigned tasks including learning and providing technical support. * May assist in performing job start up, checkout, and troubleshooting. * May provide program or project support. * Learn the use of a variety of tools. * Learn how to analyze, diagnose, and repair systems, if applicable. * Learn how to perform preventative maintenance, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested. * Learn how to maintain assigned stock of inventory, company equipment, and document all related activities, if needed. * Learn how to document work by completing paperwork for each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintaining files. * Learn how to turn in all required paperwork and reports in a timely manner. * Learn how to maintain tools and equipment by inspecting for signs of wear; must maintain cleanliness of work area. * Must display an ability to communicate a clear understanding of their subject matter and offer informed suggestions to improve processes. * Must respect individual differences and utilize the diverse thinking and contributions of all team members/employees. III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Generalized knowledge of technical area functions * Effective oral and written communication skills * Ability to provide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous and efficient manner. IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * At least a college sophomore majoring in the related technical trade area V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS * Valid driver's license VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Subject to a background check and pre-employment drug test * Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution to receive their bi-weekly pay If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at www.drba.net. In addition, please attach a resume to the completed application. The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). www.drba.net | |