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 May 6, 2013 

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Alabama Career

Center

Partner Agencies

 

Alabama Department

of Labor

  

 

 

(Employment Office)

251.461.4146

 

Bishop State

Community College

Adult Basic Education Classes

 (251) 662-5370

GED Remedial Classes

 

Alabama Department of Labor

Benefit Payment Control

Special Investigators

 

William Chappelle

(251) 461-4497

 

Rick Earl

461-4450

 

 

Vocational Rehabilitation

(251)461-4491

  • Job assistance for job seekers with disabilities 

 

Mobile District Tax Office

Employer Tax

(251)461-4168

 

 

Unemployment Compensation

1-866-234-5382

Assist claimants with filing unemployment benefits

www.dir.alabama.gov

 

 

 

Mobile Works

( 251 ) 432-0909

 

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Seasonal Migrant Workers

Brunilda Smith

(251) 304-0391

 

May 8
 
Q& A
on Social Security 
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
 
Join Amy Molynex for a Powerpoint Presentation that covers the
History of Social Security
Benefits
Retirement
Dependents
Medicare
 
 
To register call
208-7078 or 208-7085
 
Location:
Ben May Library
701 Government Street
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Unemployment Statistics

 

Mobile = 8.9%  

Alabama = 7.2 %* 

United States = 7.5%

 

Adult Men 7.1%

Adult Women 6.7%

Teenagers 24.1%

Caucasian  6.7%

African American 13.2%

Hispanics 9.0%

Asians 5.1%

 

         

 Federal Minimum Wage

$7.25 per hour

 

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Sources: 

U.S. Department of Labor-

Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

Alabama Labor Market Services   

 

 


Job fairs this week...

 

 

 

Alabama Career Center
515 Springhill Plaza Court
Mobile, AL 36608
251/461-4146
  
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May 6
Monday

No job fairs scheduled 

 

 
May 7
Tuesday
 

UNITED STATES

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

        

Class A CDL

6 MTHS > 1YR EXP

Vacuum Truck

OPERATORS / DRIVERS

 

HYDROBLAST

AND

TANK CLEANING

TECHNICIANS

 

 

FOREMAN

AND

SUPERVISORS

 

8:00AM to 4:00PM

 

  
May 8
Wednesday

         

UNITED STATES

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

        

Class A CDL

6 MTHS > 1YR EXP

Vacuum Truck

OPERATORS / DRIVERS

 

HYDROBLAST

AND

TANK CLEANING

TECHNICIANS

 

 

FOREMAN

AND

SUPERVISORS

 

8:00AM to 4:00PM


OFFICE PRIDE

Janitorial Positions

Part-Time Evenings

    

WALK-INS

9:00AM to 10:30PM

 

SCHEDULED

APPOINTMENTS

10:30AM to 12:00PM          

 

 

  
May 9
Thursday

 No job fairs scheduled. 

 

 

May 10

Friday

No job fairs scheduled. 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Opportunity

Mentors Needed

 

The WINGS Mentoring is in need of young energetic female professionals with a heart to serve school age girls from grades k-12. Mentors are required to make contact once a week with mentee, serve as a positive role model, create positive and supportive environment, attend monthly events, and create judgement free zone with mentee. Most importantly help build character, self esteem, and open communication 

  

Please contact:  

 

Sonya Jones
Program Manager
YWCA of Greater Mobile
551 Summerville St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251)219-4006 office
 
sonya.ywcamobile@mail.com

 

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Now Hiring

 

United States Environmental Services

 

Class A CDL Vacuum Truck

 Operator/Drivers

Hydroblast and Tank Cleaning Technicians I,II,II

 

Foreman and Supervisors

 

Must have clean background and driving record

DISA Drug Screen Required

MUST have

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

(TWIC Card)

 

Apply in person at the

 Alabama Career Center

515 Springhill Plaza Court

 

Tuesday, May 7 from  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 and

Wednesday, May 8 from  8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

Visit www.usesgroup.com to learn more!

Job Fair Tomorrow

Alabama Power Hiring
 

 

Apply online TODAY!

 Plant Auxiliary-Plant Barry   

 

 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The Plant Auxiliary position is an entry-level position that accomplishes a wide variety of work, often physically demanding, throughout an entire shift. They lift and move heavy-duty electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic tools, equipment and materials while maintaining safe work practices. Good eye-hand-foot and motor coordination are necessary to climb stairs and ladders, to work at heights of over 100 feet, to reach, handle, grasp, to work foot controls, and to bend, kneel, crawl, stoop and stand for long periods of time. This position assists in the operation and maintenance of Alabama Power generating plants. Experience in a physically demanding work environment and ability to work with all types of tools is desired. Plant Auxiliaries work rotating shifts and must be available for overtime and call outs. Experience or knowledge of mechanics, electricity, shop machinery, welding, and piping work is desired.

 

The Plant Auxiliary must follow safety procedures and precautions, and wear safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat, heavy duty steel toed shoes, cotton clothing and a mask or respirator, if required for the task. 

 

Pay for a PLANT AUXILIARY position is based on an hourly rate with possible overtime pay. Starting pay is $15.137 per hour with the opportunity for two raises a year given expected performance.

 

These positions are covered by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers' contract with Alabama Power.

  

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 year Technical Degree (Industrial or Technical majors) preferred.
  • 2 year manual labor, construction, maintenance, electrical or working on heavy equipment preferred.
  • Individuals also must demonstrate the ability and desire to work safely and display ethical behavior at all times.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working in all types of temperature extremes; Job requires candidates to bend, kneel, crawl, stoop and stand for long periods of time.
  • Operate all equipment and hand tools as needed.
  • Knowledge of mechanics, electricity, shop machinery, welding and piping work is required, but experience is preferred. 

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age - Required
  • Possess a valid driver's license - Required
  • Successfully pass the written POSS/MASS Test and Physical Abilities Test - Required
  • Rotating shifts are required. Must be available for overtime, call outs, weekends and holidays - Required
  • Live within one hour of the plant or willing to relocate within one hour of the plant due to call out (No relocation assistance available) - Required 

PRACTICE TEST

 

Logon to: http://www.southernco.com/about-us/careers/hr-process/employment-testing.cshtml

 

Click on "EEI Practice Test" on the right hand side; a new window to the Edison Electric Institute©website will open.

 

Use the following information to log into the site to access the practice test:

  • Name: southern
  • Password: testing

Practice tests: POSS - Plant Operator & MASS - Power Plant Maintenance

 

 

To Apply:

 

  • Apply online Monday. Visit

http://www.southernco.com/about-us/careers   or click here .

 

  • Call Derrick Turner  at 251.461.4451(leave message if not available) to schedule an interview for Tuesday, May 7.
 
 

 Job Openings

at

Bellingrath Gardens

 

Bellingrath Gardens and Home has openings for the following:

 

Exxon/Mobil Summer Internship - One in the Bellingrath Museum Home and one in the Marketing/PR Dept. The successful applicant must be currently enrolled in a qualified academic program for these respective curricula with an accredited university or community college. The duration for this paid internship is approximately eight weeks.

 

Tour Guide in the Bellingrath Museum Home. Duties include but are not limited to; conducting guided tours and giving accurate information of the historical home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bellingrath. Must be able to climb stairs and work weekends.

 

Full Time Gardener. Duties include but are not limited to mowing, weedeating and edging lawns. Planting, trimming and removal of trees and shrubs. Preparing beds for planting & mulching. Operating landscape equipment and power tools, picking up litter and trash; maintain maintenance and storage sheds. Installation and repair of irrigation system. Requires current driver's license; able to lift 50 pounds. Requires HS diploma or GED; Experience preferred but not required.

 

Applications/resumes may be submitted in person at the Bellingrath Gift Shop or by mail to; Shelia Clark, HR Mgr., Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd., Theodore, AL 36582; by fax to 251-973-1424; or e-mail to sclark@bellingrath.org

Bellingrath Gardens and Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

  

Boys and Girls Club

Job Opening

  

Unit Director- Cody Road
Manages a Boys and Girls Club supervising the staff and monitoring the Club's programs to insure proper planning, organization, implementation, and evaluating the results. Maintains program records and budgeting, preparing reports as needed. Provides counseling to youth and their families. Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers and develops an Advisory Committee for club assistance, raising 10% of the budget per fiscal year, not including Capital Campaign donations or Metro Board Members capital assistance. Represents the Unit Club and Boys and Girls Clubs with civic clubs, the public, and other organizations. Will attend regular meetings and training as needed. Oversees the upkeep of the Unit Club purchasing or recommends the purchase of equipment and supplies. Pursues certifications for professional development offered through B&G Academy training; and performs other duties as assigned.

 

Specific Skill Requirements and Essential Job Functions:


Requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of directly related work experience with above average performance and experience in the following areas: supervision of staff, community development, program planning and implementation, and budget management; good organizational and decision making skills; good communication skills including writing skills; ability to instruct youth. Requires computer skills to include: word processing and use of Internet.

 

How to Apply For This Position

This employer wants to be contacted as follows:

 

Through Alabama JobLink Career Centers -

Refer to job order #1011132 


How to Apply:

Come to the Alabama Career Center in Mobile, Al. 515 Springhill Plaza Ct. 36608. Tell the receptionist you are there to Interview for the Unit Director of the Cody Rd, Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama. Job# 1011132. Please, do not call the employer. Employers may not consider you if methods other than those listed are used.

 

 

 

 

 

job readiness 2013  
dalecallhan2 
Mobile Public Library presents
  
Currently serving in the military or reserves but concerned about the effects of sequestration? Wondering what is the next step in your career?"

Dale Callahan, Ph.D., author of Resumes are Worthless will help you determine the next move that is right for you. Topics include: How your military skills can translate to a civilian job; How to uncover hidden job opportunities; How to get directly to the person that is hiring.

Registration is required. For more information or to register please call 251-208-7079 or 251-208-7085. This program will be held in the Armbrecht/Briskman Meeting Room.
 
  
Location: Ben May Library 
  
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  

Hot Jobs from Alabama Joblink

updated 5/6/13 

 
To apply for these and other jobs, please visit  

www.joblink.alabama.gov

 

The Joblink website will provide COMPLETE job descriptions, instructions on applying for jobs, information on salary, benefits and other requirements. In order to apply for listed jobs please refer to the JOB ORDER #. You must create an account using a password and e-mail address in order to apply for jobs .

 

 

 

 

Landscaping Laborer-Experienced landscaper needed. Responsible for cutting grass with push or riding lawn mower, pine straw, hedge trimming, planting/gardening, raking, hauling dirt and collecting trash. Must be able to work in an outdoor environment with changing conditions, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work well with little supervision, and pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Refer to job order#1022713.

 

 

 

Friction Crane Operator-Will work as a Friction Crane Operator for a construction company. Immediate need. Refer to job order#1022748.

 

 

 

 

Property Management(Conventional Housing)-IMMEDIATE NEED Support Property Manager is responsible for assisting area rental apartment properties. Refer to job order#1022775.

 

 

 

 

Asset Protection Specialist Mobile Alabama area -Asset Protection Specialist Mobile Alabama area - CUS04627 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: General Summary: As a Family Dollar Asset Protection Specialist you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service by greeting customers, assisting with shopping needs and protecting store assets through observation of customers and Store Team Members under the Store Manager direction. Responsibilities include reducing losses, improving compliance, protecting company assets, and review... Refer to job order#1022670.

 

 

 

 

Job Coach- Mission Contribution: To enhance the skill levels of trainees or newly hired workers through coaching, modeling, mentoring and training in order to help the individual to retain employment. Function: To help people with disabilities and/or other barriers to employment to gain or retain. Experience and Education Requirements: * HS diploma required; two years of college is preferred * Two years of closely related experience is preferred. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and/or Word and Excel. * Supervisory, teaching and training experience preferred * Knowledge of ASL or experience working with sensory impairments preferred. Please see website www.goodwill-easterseals.org - Job Opportunities for a job description.Refer to job order#1021861.

 

 

 

 

Store Sales Associate-Assist wholesale and retail customers determining needs and presenting appropriate products & services. Refer to job order#1021864

 

 

 

Import Procurement Specialist-The Import Procurement Specialist is responsible for the efficient day-to-day buying of inventory and non stock items in an effort to support all internal business units for Crown Products. This role should improve the procurement processes to ensure strategic coordination for sourcing initiative and supplier management. Refer to job order#1021940

 

 

 

Branch Manager- Job Purpose and Scope: Daily supervision of operations, operations personnel, and coordination of customer service, and business development activities of the branch. Responsible for expanding the customer base through successful selling of bank products. Performs the job in a manner that will enhance the quality of service provided to our internal and external customers. Refer to job order#1021954

 

 

Case Management Specialist-Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program (Corps Salvage and Rehabilitation Center). develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions with client and/or staff serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with.. Refer to job order#1020872

 

 

Deckhand-Apply online at www.ingrambarge.com. Will be working as a deckhand on boats on any of the major rivers and intracoastal waterways. ( The employer requests no phone calls to check the status of the application. ) Refer to job order#1020887.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW Job Posting!

Mobile County Personnel Board

 

Check out the latest job postings from the Mobile County Personnel Board . In order to apply, please visit www.personnelboard.org. Only online applications are accepted.