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The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of jobs available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings. To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will be working with the New Directions Southcoast (also known as the Greater New Bedford Career Center) to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area. We will define “Hot Jobs” as those jobs that need to be filled by the employer immediately. For those looking to search some large job databases, checkout my Best Job Search Resources for New Bedford Residents article. Unless noted otherwise, those interested in these positions or want more information should go to the Greater New Bedford Career Center at 618 Acushnet Avenue.
Interested in any of the positions listed below, please contact Sharon Martin, Business Services Representative at 508-990-4115 or feel free to stop by the Greater New Bedford Career Center. These positions are posted on mass.gov/jobquest.
Here are the Hot Jobs as of March, 12th, 2013:
1. Data Entry #1992056 – Local New Bedford company looking to hire a data entry clerk part time. Must have excellent data entry and computer skills, dependable and reliable. CORI and drug screening test conducted. Non smokers only. Interested applicants must apply at the Greater New Bedford Career Center. Please bring Resume.
2. Landscaping Assistant #1992063 – Local New Bedford company looking for a landscaping assistant. Jobs are located throughout the southcoast and transportation is provided from New Bedford. Must have some knowledge of landscaping skills, dependable and willing to work extra hours if need be. CORI and drug screening test conducted. Nonsmokers need only apply. Interested applicants must complete a generic application at the Greater New Bedford Career Center.
3. Property Maintenance/Landscaping #1992104 – Property maintenance/ Landscaper position available with a well know local landscaper. This individual must have carpentry, repair skills and knowledge of landscaping. Responsibilities will include assisting in maintenance of a large development and other commercial and private buildings. A valid driver’s license is necessary, must be English speaking and a background check will be required. This position is seasonal but may become permanent for the right person.
4. Inspectors #2013871 – IMMEDIATE HIRE NEED TO FILL POSITION ASAP! Need to be good at paying attention to detail, inspecting parts at a good pace. Experience in inspection/finishing/quality would be ideal.
5. Fire Damper Inspector #1986396 – Basic knowledge of construction projects, specifically of fire rated walls. Person will be inspecting fire dampers for compliance, documenting and reporting (specific training will be provided), but general construction knowledge will be a strength. Also required to use a hand-held data entry tool. The candidate will be part of a team so timeliness and dependability are essential.
Contract Length: 6 months
6. Graphic Technician #1992019 – Photoshop & Adobe Creative Suite Years of Experience: 3 to 5. Required Education: Bachelors or Experience. Contract Length: 6 months
7. Call Center Representatives #1992021 – Outbound calls to owners and executives of small to medium sized businesses. Extremely professional telephone demeanor. This is not telemarketing. Call Center Background would be a plus. Computer Skills: Word.
8. Tire Repair Tech #2022360 – Seeking an experienced, reliable, hard working person to perform replacement and installation tires. Alignment experience would be beneficial. Person must have good English communication skills and be capable of performing physical labor. May be required to work some Saturdays.
