Summer 2025 - IT Internship (On-site Corporate HQ: Thomasville, NC) - Old Dominion Freight Line

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.






To learn OD IT operations, and culture and assist in the completion of projects throughout the summer. This internship is paid and is based on a 40-hour work week. Overtime is available only with prior approval. Interns will go through a 1-2 week training and orientation effort, and will then be assigned projects to complete. Students will shadow leaders and mentors to learn the business. During the internship, students will be expected to give monthly updates to their respective IT Team in Project Management, Java Development and Security Analysis. Upon completion of their internship, students will present their findings to an IT Member Panel.




Primary Responsibilities



+ Perform related duties in support of project efforts in areas of project prioritization


+ Assist and support IT leadership in prioritization and execution of projects


+ Assist with the preparation of documentation, training, and support of various systems


+ Collaborate with team members to support all phases of the project lifecycle


+ Document technical specifications that support the development, testing, and deployment of new technologies and applications


+ Participate in defining, implementing, managing processes, and translating business requirements into technical design documentation





Job Qualifications


Education:



+ Must be enrolled in a Community College or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree STEM Program



Experience:



+ 3.0 GPA or above


+ Two or more of the following:


+ Familiarity with Web development technologies (Java, HTML, REST, and JSON)


+ Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks and libraries (AngularJS, Node JS)


+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications


+ Familiarity with Relational and Non-Relational databases (SQL, MongoDB)


+ Familiarity with collaborative software development using GIT Mobile development (iOS and Android)


+ Cloud deployment technology experience (such as Google Cloud and/or Microsoft Azure)


+ Excellent diagnostic, debugging, and troubleshooting skills


+ Understanding of basic secure coding models and cyber-security concepts







Working Days:

Shift and hours to be determined.



Working Shift:

Shift and hours to be determined.



Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.






Join the OD Family Today!As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:



+ Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage


+ Short Term & Long Term Disability


+ Flex Spending Accounts


+ 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity


+ Life Insurance


+ Wellness Program


+ Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians


+ Training and growth opportunities to build a career


+ We prioritize our OD family of employees


+ Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy


+ National Career Opportunities Available at our 250+ service centers





Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).



Welcome to Old Dominion. If you are looking for a new career with the best LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carrier in the industry you’ve come to the right place. Many companies tout their family atmosphere, but at OD it truly is a reality. We’ve grown from our humble beginnings of a single truck and one route in 1934 started by Earl and Lillian Congdon to a company of over 23,000 employees. At OD we strive daily to keep the family spirit alive and help the world keep promises.