This position will be posted from January 20, 2026 to February 4, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check.

DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal.

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Paid Internship Description:

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:

1. Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol.
2. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
3. Submit an official high school transcript with the raised seal documenting that you are in your senior year.
4. Submit official school documentation confirming that you will begin at a trade school full-time in Fall 2026.
5. 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).
6. 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).
7. Must be able to commit to working full-time (40 hours per week, which includes a paid lunch hour) for 12 weeks.

**Department Requesting Intern: Toll Department
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Desired Skills & Professional Expectations:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect toll accurately, efficiently, and courteously while maintaining good public relation at all times. Make change and issue receipts to motorist. Classify vehicles to charge appropriate toll fare.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• 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).

Preferred:

• Prior toll collection
• Customer service experience/retail
• Cash handling
• Good with math

Locations:

1. Ben Franklin Bridge (BFB), located in Camden, NJ
2. Betsy Ross Bridge (BRB), located in Pennsauken, NJ
3. Walt Whitman Bridge (WWB), located in Philadelphia, PA’
4. Commodore Barry Bridge (CBB), located in Bridgeport, NJ

Work Hours:

• BFB – 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:00PM
• BRB – 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• WWB – 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:00PM or 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• CBB – 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:00PM

A Few Benefits of Interning at the Delaware River Port Authority:

• 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.

What You’ll Gain:

As part of a supportive team, you’ll gain practical real-world experience, develop essential professional skills, and opportunities to build transferable skills that will build a strong foundation for your future career, and experiences and accomplishments you can confidently discuss in future interviews.

For more information about the Authority’s 2025 Summer Internship Program , please review the press release issued Tuesday, September 2, 2025 available at https://www.drpa.org/news/news.asp?param=2&num=10023

As one program highlight, feedback from past participants has been overwhelmingly positive:
“Every 2025 intern who responded to our survey said they’d recommend this internship to other students!”

DRPA/PATCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Required Skills

Required Experience

A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years of experience. Basic PLC/CNC knowledge is a plus. The ability to read to read tape measures and efficiently operate all other required measuring devices is also required. Candidates best suited for this role will have a proven ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Basic ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required for safety purposes.