Employment Opportunities

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Man-Tra-Con works with area employers to recruit candidates for the positions listed below. These positions are FULL-TIME/PERMANENT, except where noted. We also help job seekers research new career paths or find employment.

PLEASE NOTE: MAN-TRA-CON IS NOT A STAFFING AGENCY!

If you are looking for a job, Man-Tra-Con staff will help prepare you to apply for employment opportunities like those listed below — plus many more! These services are available at no cost to you.

Note: The process of creating a resume and learning skills to help you become “work-ready” may take time depending on your level of experience.

Learn more about our services,
and the positions listed on our job board…

Join us for an informational session held every day, Monday through Friday, in Marion, and on Wednesdays in Mt. Vernon. All sessions begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Questions? Call 618-998-0970,

and ask to speak to a Career Specialist.

Current Employment Opportunities

To view additional information on the following positions, click on any job title of interest:

• Benton: Animal Control Officer Trainee (TS-010621-01),  Salary: $12.50 per hour to start, $13.50 after 90 days
• Benton: Front Desk Assistant (TS-061021-01),  Salary: $13.00 per hour
• Benton: Stylist (TS-061021-01),  Salary: Minimum wage, plus tips and other commissions
• Benton: Welder, Industrial & Building Maintenance Positions (TS-042121-01),
  Salary: Wages TBD — depending on experience
• Carbondale: Americorps VISTA Member (TS-021621-01),  Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: Bus Driver (TS-102920-01), Salary: $11.71 per hour
• Carbondale: Bus Monitor (TS-102920-01), Salary: $10.00 per hour to start ($11.00 on 1/1/21)
• Carbondale: Coating Operator (WEP-120518-01), Salary: $13.00+ per hour
• Carbondale: Coating Specialists, Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: Multiple Positions at Culver’s (TS-111820-01), Salary: $11.00 per hour to start
• Carbondale: Multiple Restaurant & Brewery Positions (TS-020121-01), Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: RCS Assistant (TS-031521-01), Salary: $13.00 per hour
• Carbondale: Receptionist (TS-031521-01), Salary: $12.00 to $13.00 per hour, D.O.E.
• Carbondale: Southern Illinois University—Multiple Positions, Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: SIU_Academic Development Specialist (Job 11796), Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: SIU_Assistant Lecturer (Job 12089), Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: SIU_Assistant Lecturer-Assistant Professor of Practice (Job 11991), Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: SIU_Clinical Instructor (Job 11881), Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: SIU_NTT Faculty, Automotive Technology Program (Job 12076), Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: SIU_NTT Faculty, Aviation Management Program (Job 11851), Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: SIU_Preschool for All (Job 11827), Salary: TBD
• Carterville: Accountant (WCHA), Salary: TBD
• Carterville: Data Entry (TS-021621-01), Salary: $11.00+ per hour, D.O.E.
• Carterville: Freight Car Repair Technician Apprentice (DK-041819-01),
     Salary: $12.00 per hour to start
• Carterville: Maintenance Level I (KL-062220-01), Salary: TBD
• Carterville: Property Manager (WCHA), Salary: TBD
• Carterville: Welder/Laborer (TS-083120-01), Salary: $12.00 to $25.00 per hour, D.O.E.
• Chester: Field Preparation Technician (TS-102120-01), Salary: $14.50 per hour to start
• Du Quoin: Maintenance Technician I (DK-060920-01), Salary: $18.00 to $25.00 per hour, D.O.E.
• Du Quoin: Office Manager (DK-013020-01), Salary: TBD
• Herrin: Auto Body Repair Estimator (DK-102519-01), Salary: TBD
• Herrin: Butcher (TS-050521-01),  Salary: $17.50 to $26.50 per hour
• Herrin: General Laborer (TS-100820-01), Salary: $11.50 per hour
• Herrin: Sausage Maker Apprentice (TS-050521-01), Salary: $15.00 per hour
• Jackson County: Driver (TS-042821-01),  Salary: $13.75 per hour
• Jackson County: Executive Director (KL-022521-01), Salary: $35,000-$45,000 per year
• Makanda: Housekeeping & Hospitality Positions (TS-032421-01), Salary: $11.00 per hour
• Marion: Administrative Secretary (DK-121719-01),  Salary: $12.00 per hour
• Marion: Case Manager (TS-050321-01), Salary: $16.00+ per hour
• Marion: Gardener (TS-031821-01), Salary: $11.00 per hour
• Marion: General Laborer (TS-041321-01), Salary: $13.00 per hour to start
• Marion: Heavy Duty Wrecker Operator (TS-032221-01),  Salary: TBD
• Marion: Housekeeper (TS-101520-01), Salary: $10.00 per hour
• Marion: Information Systems and Technology Technician II (TS-011221-01), Salary: TBD
• Marion: Manufacturing Specialist (TS-080620-01), Salary: TBD
• Marion: Medical Receptionist – Covid Testing Site (CL-010421-01), Salary: $12.00 per hour
• Marion: MLS Database Coordinator (DK-040819-02), Salary: $13.00 per hour
• Marion: Multiple Positions at Kroger (TS-113020-01), Salary: $10.00 to $11.50 per hour, D.O.E.
• Marion: Multiple Positions at Pepsi MidAmerica (TS-121420-01),  Salary: TBD, D.O.E.
• Marion: Multiple Positions at SIH Covid Testing Site (TS-113020-01), Salary: $12.00 to $15.14 per hour, D.O.E.
• Marion: Program Assistant/Associate (MC-081020-01)  Salary: TBD
• Marion: School Bus Drivers and Monitors (Part-time) (DK-071519-01),
     Drivers: $13.00 per hour, plus $500 to $1,000 sign-on bonus;  Monitors: $10.00 per hour
• Marion: Server & Line Cook Positions (TS-052421-01),
     Salary: Server, $7.50 per hour, plus Tips; Line Cook, TBD, D.O.E.
• Marion: Service Technician (TS-032221-01), Salary: TBD
• Marion: Youth Career Specialist (LD-030921-01), Salary:$25,000 to 35,000 per year, D.O.E.
• Mt. Vernon: Bookkeeper (TS-020321-01), Salary: $15.00 per hour
• Mt. Vernon: Carpenter (TS-201005-01), Salary: $15.0 to $20.00 per hour, D.O.E.
• Mt. Vernon: CNC Machinist (TS-011321-01), Salary: $18.00+ per hour, D.O.E.
• Mt. Vernon: Commercial Roofer (TS-201006-01), Salary: TBD, commensurate with experience
• Mt. Vernon: Drywall Hanger (TS-1011321-01), Salary: $10.00 to $15.00 per hour, D.O.E.
• Mt. Vernon: Maintenance Director (TS-101320-01), Salary: TBD, commensurate with skills and experience
• Mt. Vernon: MIG-Welder-Fabricator (TS-120220-01), Salary: $14.00 to $18.00 per hour, D.O.E.
• Mt. Vernon: Multiple Positions at Dog Treat Plant (TS-020121-01), Salary: $13.00 per hour
• Mt. Vernon: Night Shift Warehouse Worker (DK-060820-01), Salary: $11.00 per hour, to start
• Mt. Vernon: Operations Lead (KL-030921-01), Salary: TBD
• Mt. Vernon: Tax Clerk (TS-050321-01), Salary: $18.62 per hour to start
• Mt. Vernon: Truck Driver—CDL & Non-CDL (TS-030321-01), Salary: $15.00 per hour to start
• Murphysboro: Food Service (TS-201005-01) Salary: $12.50 to $14.00 per hour
• Sesser: Laborer (TS-040621-01), Salary: $10.00 per hour, plus $0.30 per bundle over quota.
• Southern Illinois: Covid-19 Sanitation Assistant (CL-090320-01),
     Salary: TBD, depending on location. ($10.00 per hour minimum, plus mileage)
• Southern Illinois: HVAC/Chiller Technician/Pipefitter (DK-070720-01),
     Salary: $24.63 to $28.76 per hour
• Southern Illinois: Multiple Positions (TS-030821-01), 
     Salary: $14.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on position.
• Vienna: Direct Service Personnel (DK-092419-01), Salary: $10.00+ per hour
• Vienna: Financial Representative (TS-050421-01), Salary: TBD,
  (potential to earn 89K+ per year)
• West Frankfort: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (TS-050421-01), Salary: $12.75 per hour
• West Frankfort: CNA (DK-030520-01), Salary: $12.75 per hour
• West Frankfort: Restaurant Positions (TS-031821-04), Salary: $12.75 per hour
• Williamson County: Cashier/Food Service/Maintenance (TS-101320-03), Salary: TBD
• Williamson/Jackson Counties: Residential Housekeeper (DK-110519-01),
     Salary: $10.00 per hour, with raise after training