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• Job of the Day: Business Support Specialist

  October 4, 2010 2:57 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has an opening for a Business Support Specialist. Job Description: The Business Support Specialist is responsible for providing high level support to the Energy Construction Operations and Maintenance Management Team to include the General Manager, Managers, and Professional Staff. The position works with highly sensitive, confidential... more »

• Job of the Day: Customer Service Rep

  September 20, 2010 1:47 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has four openings for Customer Account Service Representatives. The starting pay is $13.50 - $20 per hour, depending upon experience. You should have a high school diploma or GED, with six months experience in a call center or other customer-oriented position. You'll receive PERA retirement.... more »

• Vestas looking to hire 182 workers in Pueblo

  July 13, 2010 3:42 PM

  Vestas is looking to hire 182 more workers in Pueblo. This information was announced Tuesday, during a media tour at the wind turbine manufacturing plant, located south of Pueblo. The company is looking for people who are who are skilled in plasma cutting, welding and painting according to Tony Knopp... more »

• Budget woes could impact Pueblo teachers

  April 28, 2010 7:01 PM

  Some teachers in Pueblo may lose their jobs as Pueblo City Schools works to trim its budget. The school board needs to cut about $5.5 million out of the budget for the upcoming school year. One recommendation right now, is to eliminate 28 teaching positions.School board president Stephanie Garcia, says... more »

• University of Colorado to consider more cuts

  April 8, 2010 8:39 AM

  University of Colorado officials are planning $22 million more in reductions and other budget-balancing measures expected to eliminate a total of 339 positions across the four-campus system. The proposed measures will be discussed at the April 22 Board of Regents meeting. The university has already approved $29 million in... more »

• City of Pueblo faces hardships in 2010

  March 5, 2010 5:13 PM

  The City of Pueblo is dealing with money woes, that could impact services. January's sales tax revenues fell -1.1% from the same time a year ago. "Housing starts are down, commercial construction is down, that's the lion's share of that use tax money that comes in," said Jerry Pacheco, City... more »

• City of Pueblo has 72 vacant jobs; some will be filled

  March 5, 2010 12:55 PM

  The City of Pueblo is looking to fill a high number of vacant positions, but there will be limited job openings each month. Right now, the City has 72 open positions, which is roughly 10% of its workforce. City Manager Jerry Pacheco says the high number of vacancies is the... more »

• Now hiring: USAA seeking 200 new workers

  March 2, 2010 4:58 PM

  United Services Automobile Association (USAA) announced Tuesday that they are hiring for 200 new positions at their Colorado Springs offices. The insurance and financial services company is expanding its banking, investment and retirement services. USAA primarily serves members of the US armed forces and their families. Around a thousand... more »

• U.S. Census looking to hire

  December 9, 2009 7:46 PM

  The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to hire. The Pueblo office says it wants to hire more than 1,000 census takers in 2010. The mostly part-time workers will collect information in Pueblo County and points south and east. "The majority of the positions that we need to fill are people... more »

• Internet Account Manager - KOAA-TV

  December 2, 2009 2:11 PM

  Responsible for sales and promotions relating to the station's Internet, mobile and other digital platforms. Primary responsibility include: developing revenue initiatives to achieve revenue goals through a collaborative effort with sales management. Daily responsibilities will include: cold calling, appointment setting, outside sales calls, weekly revenue projections, customer follow up, and... more »

• City leaders say Pueblo should avoid lay-offs, furloughs

  November 10, 2009 2:58 PM

  The City of Pueblo's economic forecast is looking a bit brighter these days, thanks in part to a summer hail storm that caused nearly $106 million in damages. "The hail damage was absolutely a blessing in disguise," said Vera Ortegon, Pueblo's City Council President. Over the past several months, auto... more »

• Cesar Chavez Network cuts jobs from schools

  November 9, 2009 7:26 PM

  More than two dozen people have been laid off from the Cesar Chavez School Network. The school board members unanimously approved the cuts at a public meeting on Monday at Dolores Huerta Preparatory High. The school board says the cuts were necessary because they're facing a $1.5 million deficit. A... more »

• Patient Representative - Pueblo VA Clinic

  September 25, 2009 1:50 PM

  The patient representative assists patients, their families and representatives, and facility staff members in recognizing and removing institutional barriers to the provision of optimal health care to veterans. Serves as an advocate for patients throughout the facility. Assists patients in understanding their rights and responsibilities. Apply by... more »

• Materials Tech - Colorado Springs Utilities

  September 22, 2009 1:03 PM

  Material Techs work in the warehouse and are responsible for: * Issuing parts and tools to personnel. * Shipping and receiving parts, tools and materials. * Performing inventory cycle counts. * Processing paperwork for receiving/issuing of stock items. * Maintaining adequate supply levels of parts and materials. * Performing... more »