DOT Administrative Assistant Internship - Summer 2026

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Livonia, MI, USA
In-Office
Internship
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
The DOT Administrative Assistant Intern will assist in verifying driver applications, tracking DOT credentials, preparing compliance reports, and maintaining electronic logs.
Summary Generated by Built In

We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe.  At Roush, you’re part of building the future.  Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges?  Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged?  If so, then keep reading.

Roush fuses technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. 

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Administrative Assistant Intern will assist the Compliance Manager in assuring all DOT regulations are followed and all records are complete and in compliance with the rules. This role will interact with multiple levels of management across the enterprise. This paid internship will be onsite in Livonia, MI M-F, and run from May to August.

As a DOT Administrative Assistant Intern, you will:

  • Process and verify driver applications prior to scheduling for training         
  • Track DOT credentials and send renewal paperwork to managers          
  • Verification of employment and background screening                                
  • Compile data and prepare DOT compliance reports                            
  • Process, verify, audit and maintain electronic logs                                

To be considered a DOT Administrative Assistant Intern, you will need:

  • Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor degree program
  • Administrative support experience
  • Ability to perform in a faced-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive issues
  • Skilled in Adobe Acrobat software application
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications with a focus on Excel and Outlook

A successful candidate may also have:

  • Experience with DOT compliance rules and requirements
  • 2 years of customer service experience
  • Knowledge of electronic logs

To apply for this position and view all of our other career opportunities at Roush, click here: https://roush.applytojob.com

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Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor degree program
  • Administrative support experience
  • Skill in Adobe Acrobat
  • Skill in Microsoft Office with focus on Excel and Outlook

Roush Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roush and has not been reviewed or approved by Roush.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as platinum-level and affordable, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, telemedicine, and wellness supports such as EAP, diabetes, and tobacco-cessation programs. Core protections like short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D are highlighted as strengths.
  • Retirement Support An employer-matched 401(k) is emphasized, with plan features such as profit-sharing elements, auto-enrollment, and loan availability that enhance accessibility. The retirement offering is characterized as competitive and a standout within the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation, paid holidays, and earned sick time are provided alongside leaves for family/medical needs, pregnancy/adoption, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement. The breadth supports varied time-off needs across different life events.

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The Company
HQ: Livonia, MI
2,079 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

With a relentless spirit of possibilities, a challenge-driven culture, and an unmatched suite of capabilities, Roush creates remarkable and inspiring solutions for some of the world’s greatest organizations.

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