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Posted: January 12, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Occupational Safety and Health Summer Intern (12603601)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$17 - $23

per hour

Type

Closes

March 30, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This summer internship at the South Carolina Department of Transportation involves helping with workplace safety tasks, such as updating safety manuals, checking employee training needs, screening driver records, and investigating injuries.

It's a hands-on role in a government office focused on keeping workers safe.

A good fit would be a college student studying fields like environmental health or occupational safety who wants practical experience in public sector safety management.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or approved equivalent
  • Currently enrolled in or accepted into a two-year or four-year college/university program
  • Major in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Environmental Science, or Industrial Hygiene
  • Ability to assist with updating safety manuals, policies, and electronic resources in compliance with federal regulations
  • Experience or willingness to help with OSHA and FMCSA-required employee training assessments
  • Capability to screen driver records and recommend additional training for vehicle operators
  • Support for injury investigations, reporting, and follow-up duties

Full Job Description

***This posting will be used to fill one summer internship position in the Safety Office.***

In the area of Occupational Safety and Health, the responsibilities includes:

Assists with maintaining and updating the SCDOT employee safety manual, policies, forms and other resources made available electronically and are accessible in accordance with Federal regulations.

Researches and provides recommendations to policies, processes, Safety & Health webpage, SCDOT Safety Manual and other resources statewide.

  • Assists with assessments of OSHA and FMCSA required employee training.
  • Assists Fleet Safety Manager with screening of driver records of applicants to determine if they meet SCDOT's and State Fleet's policy to operate SCDOT vehicles. Determines if additional training is needed for internal applicants.
  • Assists with injury investigation, reporting and follow up as needed.
  • In addition, assists management with other duties including administrative as assigned.
  • Pay Rate is between $17.00 - $23.00/per hour depending on qualifications.

    Requirements

    A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

    Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university program in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Environmental Science, and Industrial Hygiene.

    Additional Information

    The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/12/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5193246