Job Hiring Fair in Apopka Thursday, Oct. 21; offers and bonuses 'will be made' to most qualified candidates

From the Orange County Newsroom

Orange County Public Works Department (OCPW) is hosting a Job Hiring Fair tomorrow, Thursday, October 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. This event will take place at the Apopka Maintenance Unit (3248 Clarcona Road, Apopka FL 32703).

There are several positions OCPW wants to fill, with posting rates of pay ranging from $15.61/hour to $30.19/hour, depending on the position. Needed positions include:

• Maintenance Person
• Equipment Operator I
• Equipment Operator II
• Equipment Operator III
• Equipment Operator IV
• Highway Utility Repair Person
• Mason

Individuals can attend the fair or apply online at http://ocfl.net/careers.

Bonuses and Benefits

Offers will be made tomorrow to the most qualified candidates, and a $500 sign up bonus will be provided to persons selected who already have their CDL. This bonus will be paid to employees after 90 days from Date of Hire.

Some of the benefits Orange County offers its employees includes paid County-recognized holidays; vacation time that increases with years of service; access to medical, dental and vision insurance; County wellness centers and programs free to employees; stable career path with professional development opportunities, including gaining your CDL; and more.

For more details, see OCFL.net, or call 407-836-5661.

Check out the OCFL Hiring Fair Video here: http://ocfl.box.com/s/53le2j4ym6sypf8ncs735cs1hnkq4m89

For fliers in English, Spanish and Creole:

Hiring Flyer - October 2021 (English)

Hiring Flyer - October 2021 (Spanish)

Hiring Flyer - October 2021 (Creole)

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