Summer 2026 - IT Internship (On-Site Corporate HQ: Thomasville, NC)

Old Dominion Freight Line•Thomasville, NC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES ? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider. To learn OD IT operations, and culture and assist in the completion of projects throughout the summer. This internship is paid and is based on a 40-hour work week. Overtime is available only with prior approval. Interns will go through a 1-2 week training and orientation effort, and will then be assigned projects to complete. Students will shadow leaders and mentors to learn the business. During the internship, students will be expected to give monthly updates to their respective IT Team in Project Management, Java Development and Security Analysis. Upon completion of their internship, students will present their findings to an IT Member Panel.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a Community College or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree STEM Program
3.0 GPA or above
Two or more of the following: Familiarity with Web development technologies (Java, HTML, REST, and JSON) Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks and libraries (AngularJS, Node JS) Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Familiarity with Relational and Non-Relational databases (SQL, MongoDB) Familiarity with collaborative software development using GIT Mobile development (iOS and Android) Cloud deployment technology experience (such as Google Cloud and/or Microsoft Azure) Excellent diagnostic, debugging, and troubleshooting skills Understanding of basic secure coding models and cyber-security concepts

Responsibilities

Perform related duties in support of project efforts in areas of project prioritization
Assist and support IT leadership in prioritization and execution of projects
Assist with the preparation of documentation, training, and support of various systems
Collaborate with team members to support all phases of the project lifecycle
Document technical specifications that support the development, testing, and deployment of new technologies and applications
Participate in defining, implementing, managing processes, and translating business requirements into technical design documentation

Benefits

Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
Vision & Dental
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Accounts
401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
Training and growth opportunities to build a career
We prioritize our OD family of employees
Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers