HDOT Student Employment Program
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation offers part-time and full-time employment opportunities year-round. During the school year, students may work up to 19 hours/week, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. HDOT’s Summer Internship Program is offered May through August, and applications are due no later than April 15, 2026. Please see below for instructions pertaining to your program of interest.
All participants must be enrolled in an accredited higher education program and be at least 16 years of age at the beginning of employment.
STUDENT EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS:
Student Helper I: $16.00/hour
Student Helper II: $20.70/hour
Student Intern I: $22.50/hour (requires documentation of two (2) years of post-secondary education)
Student Intern II: $24.35/hour (requires documentation of three (3) years of post-secondary education)
TO APPLY FOR THE 2026 HDOT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
- Prepare digital files of any documentation you may need (above)
- Complete the Student Helper and Intern Application Form
