I need a new job.

[Kris K]

Well i'm in the hunt for a diffrent job.

I'm mostly leaving my job now because of pay it dosen't seem like it's going to get any better. Dose anyone know any good job openings.

I've looked at a lot of diffrent jobs but nothing worth leaving for.

The job needs pretty good benifits and, 401K junk.

I'm a Motor Carrier specialist for the state so i know alot about trucks and, there saftey. High School grad.

 

[Webby]

I don't know of anything in your area ... but don't State employees get better pay/benefits then the average joe? Or is that one of those rumors they want everyone to believe?

 

[Kris K]

I don't know of anything in your area ... but don't State employees get better pay/benefits then the average joe? Or is that one of those rumors they want everyone to believe?

Are pay is like bigfoot a myth.

Benifits are good but pay isn't getting any better, almost every agancy in Utah is 30% lower in pay then the national avg.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=160835 Read the comments.

 

[Webby]

I remember the retirement thing. I don't work for the state, but that is a BS deal!!!

As for raises, sometimes the private vs state employment ... hmm well .. I haven't had a raise in 6 years But I have other perks that make up for it .. sort of.

I hope you find a job you like, to me that makes the biggest difference.

 

[Caleb]

Are pay is like bigfoot a myth.

Benifits are good but pay isn't getting any better, almost every agancy in Utah is 30% lower in pay then the national avg.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=160835 Read the comments.

problem with national averages is you get places like San Diego or San Jose that completely screw the results. Utah is also one of the cheaper places to live. So even though you're 30% below the national average, you're about in-line with our cost of living vs. the national average. I know this doesn't help ya much

Good Luck on the job hunt, I'll keep an eye out for ya...

 

[NoRig]

I just have to chime in on this. I'm also a state employee.

There are both good wages and low wages with state employment. No we have not received raises in the past umpteen years but the benefits are better than anything else around, plus the days off kick butt and in most cases the pay is fair in comparison to your education/training and in comparison to our lower cost of living in Utah. A lot of people I know in private sector jobs that only require a high school education get a weeks vacation per year and some of them unpaid. With the State you start out with a couple weeks paid vacation plus a couple weeks of paid sick leave and it increases with the more years you have. Retirement, 401k options and full health coverage with very small premiums all add up to a lot of $$$. When I started ten yrs ago I figured that my benefits added up to about $12k per year, I'm sure they are a lot higher now.

With State wages- I know some state employees that have 4 yr degrees and make $12 an hour. I know others that have a high school degree and make $14 per hour. Most of the over paid jobs for employees with high school degrees seem to be with DOT so you might just be better off staying put. I honestly don't think you could get paid more anywhere else. Maybe I'm wrong because I'm not in your field but take look around and see what jobs match your skills and education and then compare wages and benefits.
Check out http://jobs.utah.gov That's job services web site. Also check out the Federal jobs website from the link there. Federal jobs pay more than State jobs.

Also the State does have a program that will help you pay to advance your education. Go to school and increase your skills and then try and get a higher paying job. It would most likely give you an advantage it getting promoted in your current job if any openings come up in the future.

As with the schmucks in the legislature that did away with some of our retirement benefits- Get this, once they serve in the legislature for a couple terms they have health insurance for life yet they did away with ours for putting in 30 years. Plus in the same year they gave themselves raises. Ticks me off but I don't see it ever changing. Crooked politicians. I guess they needed a way to pay for their pay increases and health benefits.

Sorry for the long post.

 

[Kris K]

All of that is very true the benifits kick butt.

I make that $14hr you talked about but still would like more . What sucks even worse is there starting to staff are Department with SOS staffing and, they make as much as me.

I've had my eye on the fed job board since last year. I've applyed for a couple jobs but no go.

 

[Caleb]

have you spoke with your super about your pay? I know with any temp service it costs additional monies on top of their hourly, it's usually about $3-5 more PER hour...so that $14/hr employee through a temp agency is actually costing more like $17-$20 (but usually without benefits so subtract that ) anyways, I'd talk to your boss and see if your seniority and knowledge mean anything...

 

[Kris K]

have you spoke with your super about your pay? I know with any temp service it costs additional monies on top of their hourly, it's usually about $3-5 more PER hour...so that $14/hr employee through a temp agency is actually costing more like $17-$20 (but usually without benefits so subtract that ) anyways, I'd talk to your boss and see if your seniority and knowledge mean anything...

They get everything they get benifits they get it all. The only diffrence is they can fire them if they don't like them for any reason. We figured they made more then us because of what you said the extra $3-5 dollars more. what sucks is it's a law enforcment job. Are admins are the ones that had this bright idea so they don't care. I actually have it nice because one of the guys i work with has 10 years on me and i get paid 20 cents less then him.

I'm even looking for a part time job.

 

[Brad J]

I'm even looking for a part time job.

Me too, but I can loose my job since I'm on call 24x7 and they like me to travel at a moments notice. So I don't know what to do

 

[my4thjeep]

My job is hiring...
we are a quasi government organization.
Jobs
I believe that the starting pay is now well over $13 an hour but the benefits are very good includes health dental, and retirement.

 

[getout]

Here's a place worth checking. saltlakecity.craigslist.com

 

[Caleb]

don't know if you'd be interested but one of our locations is looking for a Shipping Lead position, I just got this email today:

We are now accepting applications for the following position. If you are interested, or know someone who interested and qualified for this position, please contact me.



Shipping Team Leader -Rastar Print Communications


Responsibilities:

A. Manage the RPC Shipping, Receiving and Logistics team.

Provide training, coaching and leadership to the shipping team.

Ensure that shipping team is responsive to daily demands.

Work to provide opportunities for growth and development of your team members.



B. Customer Service

Be aware of, and responsive to the needs of our customers and our sales team.

Build relationships between your team, and your counterparts at our customers.

Anticipate unique expectations of our best customers. Proactively address them.



C. Deliveries, Shipping & Receiving

Make most effective use of our vehicles and outside carriers.

Ensure complete and accurate paperwork on all transactions.

Accurately account for all materials being delivered, shipped and received.

Develop effective methods of cooperation with all delivery companies and vendors.

Ensure proper notification promptly upon receipt of all materials and packages.

Synchronize your efforts with the bindery team and other internal customers.



D. Fleet Manager

Make sure all Rastar drivers are qualified, and maintain a good safety record.

Maintain regular inspection and maintenance of all Rastar delivery vehicles.

Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations for drivers and vehicles.



E. Press Stock Logistics

Ensure appropriate stock is pulled for presses according to press schedule, and that all presses are able to continuously operate without waiting for stock.

Account for all stock usage to ensure full accountability from receipt to press.



F. Warehouse

Conduct a regular inventory of all stocks on floor, and provide a monthly accounting.

Make sure all stocks received, stored and pulled in a neat and organized fashion.



G. Vendor Relationship Development

Be aware of, and adapt to the operations of each vendor to ensure effective cooperation between our companies.

Build strong relationships between yourself and your team, and your counterparts at our vendors.



H. Recycling & Disposal

Cooperate with press and finishing departments to ensure that manufacturing operations are unimpaired by waste or surplus materials.

Make sure that all surplus or waste stocks from all manufacturing processes are disposed of in the most advantageous manner.

you can get in touch with the gal that does handles the applications at lradke@rastar.com her name is Lisa, you can also get this same info and get an application online at www.rastar.com in teh employment section. I don't know what the pay would be but I know it would be more than you are making now There is also usually plenty of overtime if you want it.

 

[Greg]

Sounds like that Fleet Manager position would be right up your alley Kris!

 

[Kris K]

Sounds like that Fleet Manager position would be right up your alley Kris!

It sure dose.

I've though about doing that type of work.

 

[ALF]

Caleb would you mind finding out the salary range on the Vendor relationship Development and Shipping Team Leader. It might be worth pursuing if the price was right

 

[Caleb]

Caleb would you mind finding out the salary range on the Vendor relationship Development and Shipping Team Leader. It might be worth pursuing if the price was right

yeah, I just went to talk with the lady that would be accepting applications to she if she would know but she is in a meeting with the CEO.

 

[ALF]

yeah, I just went to talk with the lady that would be accepting applications to she if she would know but she is in a meeting with the CEO.

cool let me know if you hear anything it might be right up my alley:greg:

 

[Kris K]

Can you also check on the Fleet Manager salary range.

Also what city is the job in?

I'm really interested.

 

[Caleb]

Can you also check on the Fleet Manager salary range.

Also what city is the job in?

I'm really interested.

its all one position, each section is a different set of responsibilities that the Shipping Lead is over. The job is in West Valley/Salt Lake...its off Redwood and 2100 S. at our Rastar Print location (we have three different locations; Print, Mail, and Digital)