About the SkillBridge Program

The Department of Defense SkillBridge Program provides transitioning service members with an opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience through internships and hands-on training during their final months of military service. Through GDOT's SkillBridge partnership, service members can apply their military skills, explore career opportunities, and gain experience supporting Georgia's transportation infrastructure.

SkillBridge Opportunities

1. Maintenance Equipment Operator

Gain hands-on experience operating heavy equipment used to maintain Georgia's highways and rights-of-way. Assist with roadway maintenance, equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency response operations.

2. Information Technology (IT) Specialist

Apply your technical skills to support GDOT's technology operations. Gain experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues, assisting end users, supporting IT systems, and helping implement technology solutions.

3. Mechanic

Develop civilian workforce experience maintaining and repairing gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Assist with inspections, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure vehicles and equipment operate safely and efficiently.

4. Procurement Agent

Gain experience supporting purchasing and procurement operations at GDOT. Assist with vendor relations, bid development, contract management, purchasing activities, and evaluating products and services to support department operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program.
• Must be preparing to retire or separate from a branch of the United States Armed Forces.
• Must meet SkillBridge eligibility requirements established by the Department of Defense.

Your Military Experience. Your Next Mission.

Bring your leadership, technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to service to GDOT. Explore opportunities to build a civilian career while helping move Georgia forward.

INNOVATE. BUILD. CONNECT.

Be Part of What Moves Georgia Forward.