Quality construction jobs building the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project are open to be filled at a hiring event, Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Arizona@Work South Phoenix Job Center. Kiewit Infrastructure West, the general contractor for the project is looking to hire construction workers for various positions for the multi-year project.
By Eric Jay Toll for PhxNewsroom
Construction jobs in Arizona tend to pay more than average wages, offer benefits and provide a career ladder leading to other positions in the industry. Arizona@Work-City of Phoenix, Kiewit, Valley Metro and Phoenix Transit Department will all be at the event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kiewit is currently looking to hire laborers and heavy equipment operators for the project. The company is also participating with union apprenticeship opportunities to help train the next generation of construction workers.
Skills gained on this project are readily transferable to other construction projects, creating an opportunity to continue a career in a high-demand industry sector.
Arizona@Work offers job skill training to help with interview preparation and resume creation.
The city of Phoenix workforce program can connect Valley residents, regardless of where in Maricopa County a person lives, with job opportunities in a variety of fields.
The South Job Center is located north of Baseline Road at 4635 S. Central Ave. Arizona@Work--Phoenix also has Job Centers in north and west Phoenix.
