Thoughts on working for the County?

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  1. DanOMac

    DanOMac Light Load Member

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    As a new licensed driver (B) I am fielding a variety of specialty work/jobs I may have an interest in. One of which would be working for the county would anyone here have any thoughts on working for the county? Is this a fair lane to go if there are possibly better paying jobs, They are starting out at 19.72 per hr and I will provide a link if possible. Do you guys feel the pay is too low?

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  3. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    That seems in line with county class b jobs in my area. I almost went for on this spring. $18 free health plan pension after 6 years
     
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  4. roundhouse

    roundhouse Road Train Member

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    The govt health insurance and vacation and pension are nice .
     
  5. Espressolane

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    Go for it. If it works out great. If not, you’ll know quickly. Then you have an income while looking for something else.
     
  6. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Pay & cost of living vary tremendously by location. multiply hourly pay by 2 that equals the yearly pay in thousands. $20/hr = $40k/year if you work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 2 weeks vacation.
     
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  7. DanOMac

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    Yeah here's hoping I'll hear back from them y'know? Job has closed its posting but I made sure to reach out for some clarifications. I also applied for a water and sewer tech job which pays between 26.58-33.54 which of course I applied to, still have to take my tanker test and hazmat though
     
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  8. DanOMac

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    I see, I suppose it's not technically the worse gig in the world by far, and outside of plowing snow I feel the job itself likely wouldn't ( I could be wrong) be the most difficult either hopefully. I would assume there would be overtime (wishful thinking) All of which is welcome especially starting once you get the swing of things
     
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  9. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Trust me you ll plow snow
     
  10. DanOMac

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    Yeah that's no problem ( I say that now) lol. But no really I feel as if that may be the most challenging aspect of the job. Or at least I hope assuming I get a call. Id be happy if that was my first starting gig that's for sure
     
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  11. DanOMac

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    Any particular reason you didn't ?
     
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