High schoolers and career tech students looking to dive into the workforce might want to check out the upcoming hiring event hosted by the City of Oklahoma City. Juniors and seniors across the metro area are invited to attend, while sophomores can swing by to learn about the Oklahoma City Police Cadet program. The event is slated for March 12, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, offering a variety of full-and part-time positions. According to the City of Oklahoma's announcement, there's a chance for immediate placements on hiring lists or even conditional job offers on the spot.
The convention center doors will swing open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., welcoming hopefuls who will meet with City staff, explore diverse career pathways, and potentially interview or test for available positions. In the mix are posts for lifeguards, call center staff, and waterline maintenance crews. Students wanting a shot on March 12 are encouraged to submit their applications by March 7 via the okc.gov careers page. Remember, got to bring a photo ID to interview, and for those under 18,, a nod from a parent or guardian is a must to lock down a job offer.
As detailed in the City of Oklahoma's announcement, there's a spread of job options available. Part-time opportunities include Lifeguard I and II positions, both requiring candidates to be 16 or older, undergo an interview, background check, and drug test. These aquatic sentinels will also need to pass a swim test. those looking to plant their feet in full-time roles, there's the Collection and Distribution Trainee spots and the Utilities Customer Service Representative jobs, for high school graduates 18 and over, a valid driver's license in hand, willing to go through the full interview process, including the necessary tests and checks.
The perks for full-time workers are nothing to skim over: nearly a hundred hours of vacation, over a hundred of sick leave, a basket of holidays, parking pass/buses for downtown workers, a secured retirement plan, and a suite of insurance options. It's all a part of the City's benefits package. And while part-timers don't get the full spread, except for the Employee Assistance Program, they do get preferential treatment when it comes time to scoop up full-time positions with the City.
