Eagle Pass economy bustling with job opportunities
By: Jose G. Landa
Eagle Pass Business Journal©
The Eagle Pass and Maverick County economy in February of 2013 is bustling with many job opportunities in the community, announced Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey English-Cantu. “Our local economy is vibrant with many job openings available throughout the community and area. Our unemployment rate continues to drop every month as our community continues to grow and thrive,” said Mayor Cantu.
The City of Eagle Pass is seeking job applicants for an Accountant position in the Finance Department and for Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technicians in the Fire Department. Interested persons should contact Isabel Perez, City of Eagle Pass Human Resources Director, at the City of Eagle Pass City Hall, located at 100 South Monroe Street, in Eagle Pass or by telephone (830) 773-1111.
The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel by and through Winston Hospitality, Inc. is seeking job applicants to join its management team for its new 249 room full service Lucky Eagle Hotel, including Assistant General Manager, Human Resources Manager, Chief Engineer, Controller, Executive Housekeeper, Director of Food and Beverage, and Front Desk Manager. Interested persons should submit their resume and indicate the position of interest to Winston Hospitality’s email at: hr@winstonhospitality.com.
The Maverick County Water Control and Improvement District Number One is accepting applications for Administrative Assistant, Shop Foreman/Purchasing Agent, and Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled and are available at the Water District’s main office located at Route 2, Box 4700, Radar Base (next to the Maverick County International Airport) during business hours Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or by telephone at (830) 773-5129.
Eagle Pass Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking applicants for full-time Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and interested applicants may contact Jackeline Eggers at (830) 773-4488.
Eagle Pass Pediatric Health Clinic has job openings for Medical Assistants, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), experienced Medical Front Office Clerk, experience Medical Billing Clerk, and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and interested persons may contact Federico Salinas for Nursing applicants and Maria Elena Garcia for Office staff applicants at 2198 East Garrison Street in Eagle Pass or by telephone at (830) 773-1103.
South Texas Urgent Care is seeking applicants for Front Office Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant and interested persons may go to its office located at 2824 North Veterans Blvd., Suite A, in Eagle Pass or go to its website at: www.stucc.org.
The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino is hosting a career and job fair for its expansion of the casino facilities on February 25-26, 2013, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Bingo Hall. According to the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, there are 60 to 100 job openings.
Extreme Activities, Inc. is accepting applications for Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and interested applicants can go to their office at 808 North Bibib Street in Eagle Pass.
The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is seeking applicants for Facilitator/Medical Assistant and interested persons may contact Chriselda Ortega, Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Employee Coordinator at the Kickapoo reservation and at (830) 421-5330.
Cleo’s Churchs is seeking full-time employees to work at its Carrizo Springs store and they pay traveling time and provide transportation and gasoline from Eagle Pass to Carrizo Springs and back. Interested persons should contact them at (830) 773-1500.
Rio Grande Electric Co-op is seeking applicants for a Warehouseman job opening at their Brackettville location, Technical Services Technician I, and various Lineman positions. Interested persons may contact them at their website to apply: www.rgec.coop/employment.
Maverick Arms, Inc. is seeking applicants for a Product Service Phone Representative and interested persons should contact Liza Escamilla, Human Resources Manager, at (830 773-9007.
Mobile Crete of South Texas is seeking applicants for Class A CDL Drivers and Diesel Mechanic/Technician to work in their Eagle Ford Shale operations. Interested persons may contact them at (210) 289-1758.
This is just a small sample of current job opportunities in Eagle Pass and surrounding area.
