Career help tomorrow

The Linebaugh Public Library in Smyrna is going to be offering Training Workshops and Job Services through the Tennessee Career coach tomorrow.

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is proud to roll out our Career Coaches...mobile centers with services similar to what you might find in a Tennessee Career Center. These vehicles will arrive on the scene to provide a mobile computer lab with Internet access; create a venue for workshops including résumé assistance and interviewing skills; and serve as a recruitment center for companies moving into our state.

The scheduled visit is set for 9AM tomorrow so please be early.

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!

I'm not sure who is putting this job fair on. I saw that Mike Sparks had posted about this on his Facebook page and found information on it at CareerBuilder.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!
Come One – Come All – Rutherford County Job Fair!

Smyrna Town Centre
100 Sam Ridley Parkway
Smyrna, TN 37167
February 22nd
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Staffmark has JOBS in Rutherford County! Now is the time to get your foot in the door with great companies!

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Positions available include all shifts, ranging from $8.50 to $15.00 per hour!
If you have experience with the following, we want to see YOU!

Picking and Packing
RF Scanner
Warehouse Production
Forklift, Reach Truck, Cherry Picker, and/or Electric Pallet Jack
Inventory Control
Shipping and Receiving
Material Handling
Assembly

Don’t Miss It!

While it does look like a temp service fair, a job is a job.

Career help in Smyrna

The Linebaugh Public Library in Smyrna is going to be offering Training Workshops and Job Services through the Tennessee Career coach.

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is proud to roll out our Career Coaches...mobile centers with services similar to what you might find in a Tennessee Career Center. These vehicles will arrive on the scene to provide a mobile computer lab with Internet access; create a venue for workshops including résumé assistance and interviewing skills; and serve as a recruitment center for companies moving into our state.

The scheduled visit is set for March 12 at 9AM. If this sounds interesting to you please make plans on being there early.

This is rather early so I will be posting an event reminder the day before they are scheduled to be here. Good luck.

The three currently scheduled visits to Rutherford county are below. So if March 12 is bad for you there are two other local stops.

MURFREESBORO HEAD START CAREER DAY 02/23/2012 8:30 AM
SMYRNA LIBRARY 03/12/2012 09:00 AM
MURFREESBORO GOODWILL OPEN HOUSE 03/14/2012 09:00 AM

Another Nissan/Yates job fair

They have another job fair this weekend for those interested in working at Nissan.

Jobseekers in Rutherford and neighboring middle Tennessee counties are invited to apply to Yates Services, LLC, for positions located at Nissan’s factory in Smyrna, the state announced today.

The job fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Murfreesboro Career Center, 1313 Old Fort Parkway, according to the news release from the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development.

Of course they are looking for ones with certain skills and qualifications.

Qualifications:
o Must be at least 18 years of age:
o Must have a valid driver’s license (any state) and second form of ID;
o Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently;
o Must be able to pass a criminal background check (no felony convictions);
o Must be able to pass a thorough drug screen (zero tolerance);
o Must have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent;
o Prefer 6 months of previous industrial experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment reflected on résumé or application;
o Please note that if you have interviewed with Yates in the past 6 months, you will not be eligible to reapply.

It should be noted that if you CAN NOT make the fair you can just go to Yates during the week and apply. A relative applied earlier this week and they have already been hired. This job fair is not the only chance to get a job there, it is just easier to get job applicants all in one place.

Good luck.

1100 jobs to be filled in Smyrna

Looks like there is going to be another mass call out for job applicants for the new Nissan expansion.

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Yates Services LLC will host a job fair Wednesday, Nov. 2, to help Nissan fill more than 1,100 positions at its Smyrna vehicle-production facility.

Good luck. Just in the last few days the gov announced that unemployment was up slightly in our county.

They call it recovery III

Todays recovery project is very specific to Smyrna and it has a set ammount and very specific locations. This project is listed under the banner of "Highway Infrastructure Investment Grants". This program has the job of...

This project will improve safety and reliability of the transportation system by replacing an older bridge on SR-102 with a new BRIDGES OVER BRANCH AND ROCKY FORK CREEK to serve the community for the next several decades.

A bridge. A good solid object that we can wrap our brain around and understand.



The map for this project and the ones for the rest of the week are all simply placed on the location of the town hall.

The overview of the project did bring a smile to my face.

AWARD OVERVIEW
Award Number 0102011
Funding Agency Department of Transportation
Total Award Amount $1,476,763
Project Location - City Smyrna
Award Date 04/06/2009
Project Location - State TN
Project Status More than 50% Completed
Project Location - Zip 371673435
Jobs Reported 0.14
Congressional District 06
Project Location - Country US

For the cost of 1 million plus it created .14 jobs....How the heck do you create a .14 job? If you want to see the fun of government numbers all you have to do is see .14 jobs...and then laugh.

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday

Good morning this lovely Monday morning. Here are for your convenience the job listings for local municipalities.

Smyrna...nadda

laVergne...remember that these open a PDF document and are not webpage links.
Payroll Clerk 2011 (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)
Water Laborer 2011 (Posted 9/12/2011 until 9/26/2011)

Murfreesboro...these also open PDF documents.
Information Technology Director
Fire Trainee / Firefighter
Crew Leader – Maintenance
Part-Time Mini Bus/Van Driver

Rutherford county has for you thr following.
Domestic Violence Court Assistant
Part-Time Kennel Attendant

I wish I had more to share. Good luck.

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday

This is likely the worst I've seen for the weekly roundup for open positions in local governments. To start Smyrna has nothing to offer job wise. The hiring freeze is understandable, and seasonal jobs that had the summer looking good are now gone.

LaVergne does have a few.
Library Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 08/24/2011 until Filled)
Payroll Clerk 2011 (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)

Murfreesboro has about the same number as last time.
FULL-TIME
Information Technology Director

Fire Trainee / Firefighter

Crew Leader – Maintenance

PART-TIME
Part-Time Mini Bus/Van Driver

Rutherford County proper just has 2 openings.
Animal Control Officer
Part-Time Kennel Attendant

I wish there were more openings, but the pickings are slim this week.

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday

Here is a roundup of the jobs being offered by local municipalities.

Smyrna....all listed are past the filing deadline. Rather depressing.

LaVergne has 4 for you.

Library Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 08/24/2011 until Filled)
Payroll Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)
Storm Water Laborer 2011 (Posted 8/24/2011 until 09/07/2011)

Murfreesboro

FULL-TIME
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION
Information Technology Director

Accountant

PART-TIME
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
Part-Time Mini Bus/Van Driver

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Football Official

Rutherford County

PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Animal Control Officer

Ambulance Service
Communication Supervisor

PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Part-Time Kennel Attendant

Well that is it for the local governments. Good luck.

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday

Everybody works on Monday and here are the local government openings that might interest you.

Smyrna has NO jobs listed as open on their Human Resources page. A real let down for those who desire short commutes.

LaVergne has the following

Payroll Clerk
2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Seasonal
Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)
Storm Water
Laborer 2011 (Posted 8/24/2011 until 09/07/2011)

Murfreesboro is a hint short this week.

FULL-TIME
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION
Information
Technology Director

Accountant

PART-TIME
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
Part-Time
Mini Bus/Van Driver - $13.11 hourlyCDL with P endorsement required
PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Football Official - $27.80 per game

Rutherford county has pretty much the same as last weeks listing.

PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Animal
Control Officer
Ambulance Service
Communication
Supervisor
Soil Conservation
Part-Time
Soil Conservationist District Assistant
Trustee Office
Part-Time
SeasonalDeputy Trustee
PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Part-Time
Kennel Attendant

This weeks listings are a bit short, and I do hope that next week there is more to offer you.

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday so for those who need work here are some local government jobs that are open if you're interested.

Smyrna has two listed as being open, but one closes today so I'm just listing the one with time remaining.

Police Officer Trainee
Police
Full time
Deadline 08.26.2011

LaVergne has a nice number open giving you a wide range of options.

Library Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 08/08/2011 until 08/23/2011)
Parks and Recreation Director 2011 (Posted 8/11/2011 until Filled)
Payroll Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Public Works Director 2011 (Posted 08/03/2011 until Until Filled)
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)
Sewer Supervisor 2011 (Posted 7/21/2011 until Filled)

Murfreesboro also has a nice number to fill.

FULL-TIME
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
Business and Finance Manager - $5,860.27 - $6,570.85 monthly DOQ&E

PART-TIME
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Part-Time Transit Operator - $13.11 hourlyMust have CDL for public passenger transport valid in TN.
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
Part-Time Nurse Assistant for the Nurse on Duty Program - $10.30 hourly
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
Part-Time Range/Cart Helper - $7.55 hourly

Rutherford county itself has fewer jobs then you would expect for a whole county.

Soil Conservation
Part-Time Soil Conservationist District Assistant
Trustee Office
Part-Time Seasonal Deputy Trustee
Chancery Court
Part-Time Chancery Court Clerk - 5th Floor
PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Part-Time Kennel Attendant

Good luck if you're hunting for work.

Its Monday — everybody works on Monday

Here are the known community job listing that might interest you.

In Smyrna we have some good listings including police.

Senior Accountant (Analyst) Finance
Accounting Clerk Finance
Accounting Clerk Finance
Network Administrator Info Technology
Police Officer Trainee Police

In LaVergne

Assistant Treasurer 2011 (Posted 8/10/2011 until Filled)
Library Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 08/08/2011 until 08/23/2011)
Parks and Recreation Director 2011 (Posted 8/11/2011 until Filled)
Payroll Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Public Works Director 2011 (Posted 08/03/2011 until Until Filled)
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)
Sewer Supervisor 2011 (Posted 7/21/2011 until Filled)

In Murfreesboro

FULL-TIME
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
Business and Finance Manager

PART-TIME
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Part-Time Transit Operator -
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
Part-Time Nurse Assistant for the Nurse on Duty Program -
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
Part-Time Range/Cart Helper

For Rutherford county the pickings are slimmer.

Circuit Court
Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk II
Trustee Office
Part-Time Seasonal Deputy Trustee
Chancery Court
Part-Time Chancery Court Clerk - 5th Floor
PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Part-Time Kennel Attendant

That is it for this weeks job listings for government jobs. I'm looking into finding job listings for the state, but their system has some issues. Good luck to all that apply.

Its Monday — everybody works on Monday

In 1993 the movie 'Dave' had a line I always liked. "Its Monday — everybody works on Monday" was something that always stuck with me. Here in Smyrna the economy simply sucks as much as the rest of the USA, and it's hard to find a job. With that in mind I'm asking you to take a moment if you have the need and look at these job openings from the town of Smyrna.

Maintenance Laborer Parks Seasonal
Operator III (Midnight Shift) WWTP Full time
Equipment Operator Water & Sewer Full time
Mechanic Supervisor Vehicle Maintenance Full-time
Senior Accountant (Analyst) Finance Full time
Accounting Clerk Finance Part time
Accounting Clerk Finance Full time
Network Administrator Info Services Part time

In Murfreesboro they have the following openings. Note that the Murfreesboro links open a PDF file and does not go to an individual webpage.

FULL-TIME
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
Business and Finance Manager
Lead Water Plant Operator
PART-TIME
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Part-Time Transit Operator
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
Part-Time Nurse Assistant
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Office Assistant

Rutherford county has just 2 positions open and their links also go to PDF files.

Health Department
Community Outreach Representative Part Time
P.A.W.S.
PT Kennel Attendant

Getting a job does not just mean a paycheck, it also means benefits, dental, life insurance, and all the other items that remove some of the stress of daily life. I'm not sure if anyone will get hired by this blog post and the following ones each Monday...but I'll try.

Dave: If you've ever seen the look on somebody's face the day they finally get a job, I've had some experience with this, they look like they could fly. And its not about the paycheck, it's about respect, it's about looking in the mirror and knowing that you've done something valuable with your day. And if one person could start to feel this way, and then another person, and then another person, soon all these other problems may not seem so impossible. You don't really know how much you can do until you, stand up and decide to try.

Good luck in your job hunting.

Jobs coming to Smyrna

I'm not sure how many of these positions will be filled locally, but we have a number of temp jobs that will hit our town soon.

Rentenbach has worked on two high schools for Hamilton County Schools, Signal Mountain Middle/High and East Hamilton High, in the last few years. The Signal Mountain project was completed in 2008 at a cost of $42.5 million. That school is 262,000 square feet, compared to East Hamilton High, which is 287,000 square feet when it opened in 2009. The newer school cost $41.9 million to build.

Stewarts Creek, modeled after Siegel High, will be about 350,000 square feet.
......
"When we built Signal Mountain, we had 250 to 300 people on the site. This project would take that many people or more," she said. "But that's steady employment those people will have for 22 months."

You figure the company has a core of employees, but most of the people will be local hires.

Construction should begin in July, so keep an eye on who wins the bid, and if I find out I'll post it. You might have a job if you go for it....I wonder if they need a fat out-of-shape liberal arts major to help build the school. I can hope can't I?

New Business and a rumor

I was asked if two specifics stores were moving into the strip mall next to Krispy Kreme. I checked and found that I could confirm one and thought some of you might be interested.


From their facebook page they describe themselves as such.

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza of Middle Tennessee
Founded September 6, 2006
About Papa Murphy’s is the largest take ‘n’ bake pizza company in the world with over 1,150 stores in 32 states. We were voted “Best Pizza Chain in America” by consumers nationwide for the last seven years! Nobody tops a fresher pizza!
Company Overview Papa Murphy's of Middle Tennessee is operated and held by U.S. Pizza, LLC. This group holds the franchise rights to all of Middle TN and will build approximately 40 locations in the area. There are currently 16 open for business.
Products Take and Bake Pizza, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cheesy Bread, Cinnamon Wheels, Salads and Beverages

The other restaurant inquired about was Panera Bread. Sadly I cannot find anything on them moving into Smyrna, but we can hope. I'm just glad to see any movement and growth in Smyrna.

Now there is no news on hiring as of yet, but their online job section is taking applications in general and getting in early never hurts...for the most part.

In Smyrna?

You hear of the horror like living conditions of migrant workers in the fruit and vegetable fields of Florida and California. The cramped quarters and substandard housing is part of all good labor disputes. I am shocked to hear the word "labor camp" and "Smyrna" used in the same article...the same sentence even.

Under the H2-B program, "the foreign worker is bound to the sponsoring employer and if the employer terminates the employment relationship - even illegally - the worker loses his legal status to work or remain in the United States," the complaint states.
The Vanderbilts sent the plaintiffs and other workers to its labor camps in Mason and Smyrna, Tennessee.

I'm surprised no one has attempted to photograph this labor camp so the world can see the horror...or the hyperbole of the scare tactics of the complainant.

Good news people

Every job counts.

More than 60 new jobs are coming to Rutherford County.

Gov. Bill Haslam and state economic officials announced Wednesday morning that the auto supplier Valeo is moving to Smyrna.

Valeo is renovating a facility on Enon Springs Road. The company makes front-end parts for Nissan.

I'm going to have to be less pessimistic in the near future.

Hiring at Nissan....NOW!

It looks like the hiring phase of the plant and new production line going online next year is now happening.

Jobseekers in Rutherford and neighboring Middle Tennessee counties are invited to apply to Yates Services, LLC, for positions located at Nissan’s Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna.

The job fair will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Murfreesboro Career Center, 1313 Old Fort Parkway.

Good luck.

Higher than the county

The unemployment numbers for the county and Smyrna have been released and Smyrna is higher to my surprise.

Rutherford County’s unemployment rate for February stayed at the same 8.8 percent rate measured in January, the state reported Thursday.
.....
Smyrna’s unemployment rate was at 9.7 percent for both the first two months of this year. Both rates are lower than the 10 percent unemployment measured February 2010.

This is not a horrible difference...unless you're one of the .9 percent employed that is the difference.

First VA CPAC jobs listed.

The new VA CPAC call center finally has listed some of the jobs on line. The open period for these 77 positions are from :Tuesday, April 27, 2010 to Thursday, April 29, 2010. They will be in Murfreesboro until the center opens then will move to Smyrna. Good luck.

SALARY RANGE: 31,315.00 - 40,706.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 to Thursday, April 29, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0503-05
POSITION INFORMATION: Full TimeCareer/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 06
DUTY LOCATIONS: 77 vacancies - Murfreesboro, TN
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens

Please note this.

WORK SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION: Monday thru Friday -- Second shift, until the Mid-South CPAC occupies its new facility in Smyrna, TN. then work schedule converts to first shift.

The time for these jobs are running out so please see if you qualify and apply and I hope you get the job.