Summer Maintenance Worker (WWB) - (2026) - $19.00/hr.

Delaware River Port Authority•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware River Port Authority (“DRPA”) is a bi-state agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. It owns and operates the Benjamin Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges which are four major bridge crossings of the Delaware River. The Authority’s transit subsidiary, the Port Authority Transit Corporation (“PATCO”), operates a two-track rapid transit line between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Lindenwold, New Jersey. Program Description: The hourly rate will be $19.00/hr. The DRPA/PATCO is seeking to hire students for the 2026 summer season. Eligible students must be entering a trade school in the fall of 2026, with a minimum age of 18. Students who wish to apply for the summer worker program must meet the following criteria: Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor. Submit an official high school transcript with the raised seal documenting that you are in your senior year. Submit official school documentation confirming that you will begin at a trade school full-time in Fall 2026. If you will not be attending a trade school in the Fall 2026, submit an official school transcript with the raised seal documenting that you completed at least one year of undergraduate studies (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 - 24 credits). If you will not be attending a trade school in Fall 2026, submit official school documentation confirming that you will be enrolled in an undergraduate studies for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester on a full-time basis (12 credits). Must be able to commit to working full-time (40 hours per week, which includes a paid lunch hour) for 12 weeks. This internship is designed to provide college students with meaningful, hands-on exposure to a professional work environment. While extensive prior experience is not required, we’re looking for students who: Ability to write clearly Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time Willingness to apply trade school academic knowledge and skills to real-world assignments Openness to learning new concepts, tools, and processes throughout the work program Confidence to ask questions, seek clarification, and request feedback when needed Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work Problem-solving mindset when approaching assignments Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Professional conduct, including reliability, respectful communication, and accountability

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
If you are not enrolled in a trade school, you must provide proof that you will be enrolled full-time in college or a university in Fall 2026.
Home residence must be located within DRPA’s Port District, which includes (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem, counties in New Jersey).
Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check.

Nice To Haves

Tool knowledge and safety
Ability to follow orders
Some knowledge of carpentry
Good listener
Safety minded

Responsibilities

Assist Maintenance Technician’s perform daily preventative maintenance tasks, shop clean-up/set-up.
Assist with tool distribution and return.
Assist Maintenance Technician’s with Toll House Rehabilitation Capital project & Bridge Wash down.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Paid weekly.
Free parking at all facilities.
Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges when they are used for commuting to and from work only .
Complimentary travel on PATCO, when the train is used for commuting to and from work only .
Opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals.

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