Job Description

Summer Toll Worker (All Bridges - 2nd Posting) - (2026) - $19.00/hr.

Summer Intern Program

Camden, NJ Full-Time/Regular

This position will be posted from May 1, 2026 to May 14, 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.

The DRPA/PATCO is seeking to hire students for the 2026 summer season. Eligible students must be current full-time college student or 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. 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) OR official high school transcript with the raised seal documenting that you are in your senior year.
4. Official school documentation that you are enrolled in the upcoming Fall 2026 semester on a full-time basis (12 credits) OR official school documentation confirming that you will begin at a trade school full-time in Fall 2026.
5. Must be able to commit to working full-time (40 hours per week, which includes a paid lunch hour).
6. Verification by you that you are lawfully permitted to work in the United States by providing within the first three (3) days following the commencement of your employment with the Delaware River Port Authority, the documents necessary to establish your identity and eligibility for employment.

Department Requesting Intern: Toll Department

Desired Skills & Professional Expectations:

• 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).
• 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.

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