Georgia
Department of Labor
NEWS RELEASE
SUITE 642
(404) 232-3685
148 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, N.E.
ATLANTA, GA 30303-1751
FAX (404) 657-9996
Communications@dol.state.ga.us
Michael Thurmond
Commissioner
Sam Hall
Director of Communications
Feb. 1, 2008............................................................FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GDOL'S Columbus Career Center will assist federal contractor with overseas job opportunities
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will host a mass recruitment to help a federal contractor fill jobs that support its Iraq maintenance operations. The recruitment will be Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the GDOL's Columbus Career Center at 700 Veterans Parkway.
Lear Siegler Services will accept on-line applications and conduct interviews to fill the following positions: communications technician, vehicle HVAC mechanic, construction equipment mechanic, generator mechanic, turret mechanic, track mechanic, wheel vehicle mechanic, power generator repairman, small arms repairman, and SAMS operator.
The potential salary range is $86,000-$106,000 per year with federal tax advantages. Most of the positions require a minimum of three years of experience, a valid drivers license, a willingness to work in Iraq, and applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants are urged to complete an on-line application prior to interviewing. To apply, go to the website www.urscorp.jobs. Internet access will also be available at the career center during the recruitment. For more information, contact the labor department's Columbus Career Center at (706) 649-7423.
NEWS MEDIA NEEDING MORE INFORMATION MAY CALL (404) 232-3685. CY-08-039