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:

• 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: Chamber President/CEO,  Salary: TBD
• 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: $10.00 per hour to start
  (Wages increase to $11.00 per hour, effective January 2021)
• Carbondale: Production Assistant (TS-1014020-01), Salary: $12.00 per hour minimum with no experience, or $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with experience and insurance license.
• Carbondale: Southern Illinois University—Various positions, Salary: TBD
• Carterville: Accountant (WCHA),  Salary: TBD
• 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: Customer Service/Account Support (CS/AS) (DK-071320-01), 
     Salary: $15.00 per hour, to start
• Herrin: General Laborer (TS-100820-01), Salary: $11.50 per hour
• Herrin: Receptionist (TS-101420-01), Salary: $10.00 to $12.00 per hour, D.O.E.
• Herrin: Supervisor Trainee (TS-100820-01), Salary: $12.00 per hour
• Marion: Administrative Secretary (DK-121719-01),  Salary: $12.00 per hour
• Marion: Housekeeper (TS-101520-01), Salary: $10.00 per hour
• Marion: Manufacturing Specialist (TS-080620-01)  Salary: TBD
• Marion: MLS Database Coordinator (DK-040819-02),  Salary: $13.00 per hour
• 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: Secretary/Bookkeeper (TS-101520-01), Salary: TBD, commensurate with experience
• Mt. Vernon: Carpenter (TS-201005-01),  Salary: $15.0 to $20.00 per hour, D.O.E.
• Mt. Vernon: Commercial Roofer (TS-201006-01),  Salary: TBD, commensurate with experience
• Mt. Vernon: Laborer (TS-090820-01),  Salary: $13.60 to $15.60 per hour, D.O.E.
• Mt. Vernon: Maintenance Director (TS-101320-01),  Salary: TBD, commensurate with skills and experience
• Mt. Vernon: Night Shift Warehouse Worker (DK-060820-01), Salary: $11.00 per hour, to start
• Mt. Vernon: Warehouse Worker/Truck Driver (DK-060820-01), Salary: $12.50 to $14.00 per hour
• Murphysboro: Food Service (TS-201005-01) Salary: $12.50 to $14.00 per hour
• Sesser: Laborer (TS-072720-01),  Salary: $10.00 per hour, plus $0.30 per bundle over quota.
• Southern Illinois: 2020 Census Taker,  Salary: $17.00+ per hour
• 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: Laborer (TS-081320-01) Salary: $14.00 per hour
• Vienna: Direct Service Personnel (DK-092419-01),  Salary: $10.00+ per hour
• West Frankfort: CNA (DK-030520-01),  Salary: $12.75 per hour
• West Frankfort: Construction Electrician (TS-092920-01), Salary: $15.00+ per hour to start, D.O.E.
• West Frankfort: General Laborer (TS-092920-01), Salary: $15.00+ per hour to start, D.O.E.
• West Frankfort: Heavy Equipment Operator (TS-092920-01), Salary: $15.00+ per hour to start, D.O.E.
• 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