Jobs for Veterans at Schneider National

Major U.S. Trucking Company Provides Jobs to U.S. Veterans

by Gordon Gates

Schneider National, the leading provider of premium truckload and intermodal services, is actively hiring U.S. Veterans right now.

As North America's largest private truckload carrier, Schneider National moves freight and creates innovative transportation solutions that are designed to solve customers' transportation needs. This is accomplished through access to capacity from a large fleet of assets as well as partner carriers, the broadest portfolio of services in the industry, and leading technology. They offer jobs and careers in driving, maintenance, office and warehouse.

At Schneider National, pride has many colors. Though they are known for their orange trucks, they are also proud to support the red, white and blue. Schneider National is one of the nation’s largest employers of military personnel. They believe that the men and women who give so freely of themselves to support our country deserve the unwavering respect and support of their employers.

Schneider National recognizes that it takes a special kind of person to commit their life to serving others. The same principles that the military values — safety, integrity, excellence and respect — are consistent with the skills that they value above all else, making Schneider an attractive choice for America’s veterans.

Schneider National was founded in 1935 and currently operates 14,000 tractors, 40,000 trailers, and has partnerships with over 6,000 carriers. Schneider drives more than five million loaded miles per day. They are utilized by two-thirds of the Fortune 500 companies. Schneider operates out of 36 locations in North America. Click here for more information on Schneider locations.

They have opportunities in all areas of the company for current and former military personnel, including driver, office and shop associates. Their program for veterans includes:

• Extended benefits and differential pay when soldiers are deployed for 18 months
• Outstanding pay and benefits including 401(k) plan and full health benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Guaranteed home time for weekend drill and annual training — no vacation time required
• Company-provided CDL driver training program — no experience necessary
• Quick-hire process — allowing active military to apply, interview and be accepted up to two months prior to separation
• Nationwide opportunities throughout our network of offices, maintenance facilities and operating centers
• Flexible work opportunities that provide predictable work schedules and a better work/life balance

They know that members of the U.S. military community have the experience and motivation to excel in their ranks at Schneider. The proof is in their current leadership. Six percent of the managers, 16 percent of the senior leaders, 35 percent of drivers and over 25 percent of all associates within the company have military backgrounds and the drive to succeed.

Schneider also understands that being a member of the military reserves can bring uncertainty in times of need. They work with associates to accommodate military commitments; with compassion and respect. You will have a place with Schneider when the call of duty has been fulfilled. They take great pride in supporting the 55 associates, and their families, that are currently deployed to serve our country, as well as the hundreds of associates who have served and returned.

Many organizations have recognized Schneider as a military employer, and we are proud to let the record speak for itself:

• National Hire Vetsfirst employer
• Outstanding HireVeterans.com Member of the Year Award 2009
• ESGR (Employer Support for Guard & Reserve) 5-Star employer
• Sponsor of Enlisted Association of National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) Al Schneider Award
• Inaugural winner of the Department of Defense Freedom Award
• Proud supporter of AW2 (Army Wounded Warrior Program)
• GI Jobs Top 50 Military Friend Employer 2006

So if your looking for an opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, challenging environment that delivers like no other, Join Schneider National, a company built on a proud tradition of hard work and unmatched customer service.

At Schneider National, associates from all specialties apply their skills for the benefit of customers, doing whatever it takes to meet their goals and exceed their expectations.

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• Learn more about Veterans Jobs at Schneider National and how you can become a part of Schneider National’s trucking enterprise by clicking to HireVeterans.com
• Official Schneider National Web Site

Corporate Headquarters

Schneider National, Inc.
P.O. Box 2545
3101 South Packerland Drive
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54306-2545
Phone: 920-592-2000
Toll Free: 800-558-6767

Jobs for Veterans at Major Energy Company in Texas

Austin Energy Has Partnered With HireVeterans.com to Employ War Veterans

Austin Energy Offers Jobs to Veterans

By K. Morgan Barker and Randy Miller

In a move as smart and as advanced as everything else they stand for, Austin Energy has teamed up with HireVeterans.com to employ war veterans. Austin Energy is one of America’s leaders when it comes to their commitment to environmental initiatives and safety. Now they are extending their hand to war veterans to offer them employment at one of the nation’s top energy suppliers.

As an employer, Austin Energy recognizes the benefits of hiring veterans

Those who have fought for our country and laid their lives on the line for us can be trusted to be able to work well within a team and exhibit excellent leadership skills. Veterans are more conscious of health and safety standards and they are able to perform efficiently under pressure. These are all attributes that go hand-in-glove within the energy industry...

Austin Energy's Company Profile

It takes a wide range of skills sets to run an electric utility. Austin Energy's jobs include professional, technical, and administrative opportunities. The City offers a full-featured set of benefits to all employees. And those with military service have a unique opportunity to ‘buy military service time’ in the pension system offered by the City.

As a department of the City of Austin, Austin Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows all City hiring practices. If you are interested in applying for a position at Austin Energy or other City of Austin departments, you must apply through the City of Austin eCareer Web site.

Austin Energy is the nation’s 10th largest community-owned electric utility providing low cost reliable power to over 400,000 premises representing over 40,000 businesses and a more than 1 million consumers. Austin Energy powers the capital city of Texas and metro area through a diverse generation mix of nuclear, coal, natural gas and renewable energy sources. Austin Energy is a recognized industry leader in conservation and renewable energy offering the most comprehensive energy efficiency programs in the nation. AE is a leader in distributed generation by operating the first fuel cell in Texas tied directly to the electric grid and through the largest module combined heat and power plant in the nation. A major goal of AE is to lead in building the best information technology and telecommunications solutions to deliver the first smart grid.

As a publicly owned power company and a city department, Austin Energy returns profits to the community annually. That money helps fund City services such as fire, police, EMS, parks, and libraries. The utility has provided $1.5 billion in profits to the community since 1976.

Environmental Initiatives

Austin Energy is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of its surrounding environment while providing affordable, reliable energy to its customers. Austin Energy created the top performing renewable energy program in the nation. AE owns the nation’s first and largest green building program. And they’re home to one of the nation’s most comprehensive residential and commercial energy efficiency programs.

Austin Energy has demonstrated its commitment to the environment, its customers and employees through cutting edge initiatives such as the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles program, the Green Building Program, GreenChoice Renewable Energy offerings, and the Solar Rebate program.

The City of Austin

Austin is a legendary, lively city and a great place to live and raise a family. It is nestled among the rolling hills and lakes of Central Texas and offers all the fun of the great outdoors while also serving as the seat of state government. Austin is an educational Mecca with several acclaimed universities. It calls itself the “live music capital of the world”, and is dedicated to the arts. The five-county region surrounding Austin is known for its Hill Country scenery, historic communities and laid-back lifestyle.

Learn More About Employment at Austin Energy

We hope you agree that Austin Energy is a company with which you could be proud to partner. If you are a war veteran seeking employment, please learn more about opportunities here:

• View Austin Energy’s Employer Profile on HireVeterans.com
• View Austin Energy’s Career page
• View the City of Austin home page
• Apply for a job with the City of Austin
• View City of Austin Employee Benefits

Jobs for Veterans at Major Western Truck Dealership

Western Peterbilt Joins HireVeterans.com

by Gordon Gates

Headquartered in Seattle, Western Peterbilt operates the largest network of Peterbilt Class 8 and Medium Duty truck dealerships in the Pacific Northwest with 16 locations in Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Northern California.

At Western Peterbilt customers are a number one priority. While they may operate the largest network of Peterbilt Class 8 truck dealerships in the Pacific Northwest, they always make sure to put the customer first. Their goal is to make sure customers have a great experience from start to finish and get the the attention that they deserve.

With 16 convenient locations from Anchorage, Alaska all the way down to Sacramento, California they have the infrastructure to meet the challenge. Their parts departments are always kept well stocked making any service needed on customers trucks a breeze. Their friendly sales staff is available to help get customers into a truck that is perfectly tailored to needs.

To meet this challenge, Western Peterbilt needs the most competitive and energetic employees. They have recently joined www.HireVeterans.com, a major job board for U.S. veterans, so that they can reach out to hire America's best. U.S. Veterans have the discipline and work ethic along with a successful code that gives them a path to success in the trucking business.

They offer a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance and 401(k) as well as paid vacation and sick leave, and will pay relocation expenses for the right candidate.

Their employees have a passion for excellence that is reflected in the quality of the products and services they provide to customers. They are committed to the highest standards of performance and pride themselves in being the industry leading experts.

Employees receive ongoing training and development opportunities and are trained and certified to utilize the latest generation of computer diagnostic tools from Peterbilt, Eaton, Catepillar, Cummins and MeritorWABCO.

Western Peterbilt actively seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and is committed to providing a challenging and rewarding employment experience for it's work force.

• Apply for Western Peterbilt Jobs at HireVeterans.com
• Official Western Peterbilt Web Site

Jobs for Veterans at KPMG

KPMG Joins HireVeterans.com

Major Accounting Firm looking to Hire Ex Military Veterans Now!

by Gordon Gates

With a worldwide presence, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services and industry insight to help organizations negotiate risks and perform in the dynamic and challenging environments in which they do business. They operate as an international network of member firms offering audit, tax and advisory services. They work closely with clients helping them to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities.

With a network of member firms in 144 countries worldwide that share the same values, KPMG requires top of the line employees to make it all happen. Their reputation is created by the way the people within their member firms act with clients, colleagues and their communities.

To fill the worldwide jobs, KPMG has joined with HireVeterans.com, a major job board for U.S. Military Veterans.

Businesses are increasingly held accountable for the effect they have on the environment and society. KPMG firms are rigorous in their adherence to good corporate citizenship. KPMG firms are some of the world’s leading providers of audit, tax and advisory services. They have 137,000 people operating in 144 countries worldwide.

Combined revenues for KPMG member firms increased to U.S. $22.69 billion for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2008, versus U.S. $19.81 billion for the prior fiscal year, reflecting double-digit growth across all service lines

How could your skills and knowledge contribute to KPMG? And how could you benefit from working with them?

Every day, around the world, KPMG people play a vital role in helping organizations create value and grow with confidence. Their stakeholders — from clients to investors, from governments to the public — have very high expectations of KPMG member firms. They respond by recruiting truly outstanding people, providing them with the quality of assignments, training, support and international opportunities they need to flourish professionally and personally.

Browse their jobs posted on HireVeterans.com and find out how you too could flourish at KPMG.