Employment!

Monday of last week, I was called in for a job interview with the city Public Works department.

The interview lasted about fifteen minutes. Five minutes spent asking me questions about my construction experience and the remaining ten minutes asking about my Commercial Driver’s License, as well as informing the city becomes in dire need of snow plow drivers in the winter because most of their current personnel do not agree to work overtime since it is voluntary.

I have been out of work, mostly, since we have moved to this new city. However, this is an excellent opportunity! I am very thankful to have received employment with the Public Works Department.

Although I am only a summer temp, I was told in the interview and from guys in the shop where I work that the city almost exclusively hires from the summer help. So, if I can make it through this season’s temporary employment status, I can be offered a full-time regular position with the city.

The first week is already over, and the work was not too difficult. I am assisting the maintenance man for all three shops in the city. There are state Department of Roads’ shops, but we only take care of the city locations.

Thus far, the bulk of my work has consisted of rebuilding the plumbing from a fire hydrant for use with the street sweepers, cleaning their collection bins and vehicle exteriors. I have also removed trash, delivered materials to another location, checked on a fire suppression system underneath a city bridge, replaced numerous lights, and repaired some bathroom plumbing. We had to help check some lights and generators in preparation for the Fourth of July celebration the city held at a stadium, but that was not too involving and only took about an hour.

Conclusion

I really like the job and the work. Moreover, I am really looking forward to getting on with the city full-time as a regular employee. The pay will jump to $12/hr (starting) plus benefits and quick opportunities for pay increases.

Let’s hope I get it!