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Accounting Assistant

Advertising Sales Associate We're looking for someone with the right attitude, professional manner, and career drive to provide excellent service and add to our team.

Stephens Memorial Hospital • Norway, ME

To learn more about Western Maine Health, visit our website at www.wmhcc.org and complete an online application, or e-mail your resume to iveype@wmhcc.org.

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to complement our team. The successful candidate will have exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills and the ability to work independently assisting in financial/accounting reporting, reconciliations, and analysis for Stephens Memorial Hospital and Western Maine Multi Medical Specialists. This position is 32 hours/week with full benefits. Minimum Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Healthcare experience preferred.

Human Resources 59 Winter St., Norway, ME 04268 T: 207.744.6070 • F: 207.743.5805

Our benefits are as exceptional as our patient care!

Equal Opportunity Employer/believing in a diverse workforce • The Maine Health® Family

“Customers are our Reason for Being.”

Full-Time, Lewiston, Maine Mon–Fri, 8:30a.m.–5p.m. $10–$12/hr. DOE Opportunity for bonuses Responsibilities: Required to assist Ad Sales Consultants in meeting weekly and monthly sales goals, coordinate special project sells, maintain effective records and files, and general office duties. Must have the ability to handle all facets of account representation include sales and service when Ad Sales Consultants are out.

Benefits: Health • Dental On-site fitness room • Holidays STD • Life • Earned time off

Other duties as assigned.

Full Benefit Package: • Medical/Dental • Disability • Voluntary Life Insurance • Health Savings Accounts • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• EAP • Uniforms • Paid Sick/Vacation/ Holiday Time • 401(k) • Profit Sharing

Motivated team member sought for our busy Auburn, ME store.

Customer Service/Inside Sales Assist our customers both in person and on the phone with orders and product information

Job Scope: High school education or equivalent required, the ability to communicate with people effectively, ability to motivate people, ability to meet deadlines, sales experience, time management skills, organizational skills, problem solving and typing skills, professional telephone voice, customer service experience.

Strong customer service and sales skills required Prior knowledge of welding supplies and processes a strong plus. Resume To: Clark Phinney, The Maine Oxy Group 22 Albiston Way, Auburn, ME 04210 • Email: jobs@maineoxy.com

See full details and apply online with resume and cover letter at

www.MyJobWave.com Keyword search: “My Job Wave”

Relationships are the new job security If you haven't noticed, the way the world works has changed a lot. Daily life is going to be a lot different for my children than it was for my parents. In times of change, we yearn for security. Unfortunately, the places that we've traditionally found security - career, families, culture - are where most of the changes are happening. One area this is obvious is the lack of traditional job security. From a historical perspective, it was way easier when you knew that someday you would take your parent's job. Millers milled, Porters ported, Smiths smithed (I'm pretty sure I know what my forefathers did for a living...). Even during most of the twentieth century, stable employment was the cultural norm - you worked for the same company until they gave you a gold watch and (hopefully) a pension. These days, long-term stays with the same employer aren't expected—by the employer or the employee. Needless to say, this has caused a lot of stress as we bounce from position to position through periods of "career transition", trying to find a stable paycheck in an unstable world. Even www.MyJobWave.com

if you are highly skilled at your trade, outside variables have a profound impact on your employment. It might not be possible to get rid of that stress, but it is possible to mitigate it. One of the easiest ways of doing this is through building a strong professional network. No matter your industry or profession, the more connections you have, and the stronger your relationships, the more support you will have when you transition from one position to another. In “Free Agent Nation,” Daniel Pink wrote about a trend he saw in which short-term work teams would come together to work on a project and then disband to go onto other projects. Whether or not you are a freelance graphic designer or corporate HR manager, there is much more fluidity in your career path. If you accept that fluidity, and attempt to flow with the currents instead of fighting them, your professional opportunities will increase and your stress hormones will decrease. How do you go with the flow and still pay the bills. If you are

unemployed, your most valuable resource is information: Who is hiring? What skills are employers looking for? Who is a center of influence in your profession? What are the trends in the industry? Although you can get some of that information online, the most direct way is through your contacts. Especially because they act as filters they give you the most relevant information to your success because they want you to be successful. They help direct your attention and efforts, and make it easier for you to act on the information, e.g., facilitate an introduction to an important contact. The more robust your network, then, the easier it is to find the next position when your current one comes to an end. The more influence you can bring to bear from others, the better. The people in your network may be able to hire you directly, or they will have access to people who are hiring or information on where the jobs are. Not only can this shorten the time when you are "between positions" or "in transition", it can make those times an important part of your career growth instead of stagnation.

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The key to having this network in place is constant cultivation. Building your network can't be an activity you start the day after you are laid off - it has to be a consistent part of your professional life. Too often, people are scrambling to make networking connections, and trying to leverage them too quickly, because they didn't lay any foundation when they were still employed. Take the time now to build those relationships, because when you know that there's a safety net of contacts and connections underneath you, you won't feel the stress of walking the career tightrope. You'll know that even if you fall off, you'll have a clear path to your next opportunity.

About the Author: David J.P. Fisher is a business coach and president of RockStar Consulting, a personal development company dedicated to helping people become RockStars in their professional and personal lives. He can be contacted at dfish@rockstar-consulting.com or at http://rockstar-consulting.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6724375

December 5–18, 2011

Healthcare & Human Services

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We serve over 11,000 individuals each year, providing innovative programs and services for people of all ages living with mental illness, the effects of trauma, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and more.

Current openings include: CLINICAL TEAM LEAD PER DIEM CLINICIAN CIS CASE MANAGER CHILDREN’S CASE MANAGER CRISIS COUNSELOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WORKER

Market Square Health Care Center

TCMHS offers challenging opportunities to the seasoned professional and to those embarking upon a new career path.

To apply, forward resume and cover letter to:

resume@TCMHS.org

To learn more about Western Maine Health, come visit our website at www.wmhcc.org and complete an online application, or e-mail your resume to iveype@wmhcc.org.

Market Square Health Care Center, one of the premier nursing homes in the South Paris area, is looking for a few part- or full-time dedicated and friendly professionals. All shifts available.

Human Resources 181 Main St., Norway, ME 04268 T: 207.744.6070 • F: 207.743.5805

If you’re a team player who excels at providing quality, compassionate geriatric care, we may have just the position for you!

View all of our openings at: www.TCMHS.org

Our benefit package is as exceptional as our resident care!

Maine’s most comprehensive mental health center, serving the communities of Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin, Cumberland Counties and Beyond

IS IS YOUR YOUR GLASS GLASS HALF HALF EMPTY EMPTY OR OR HALF HALF FULL? FULL? To keep this whole process moving forward in a positive direction, don’t forget to take the time to take care of YOU. Build periods of relaxation and socialization into your schedule. They will do wonders to recharge your batteries and keep your outlook optimistic. Do things that you know will make you feel better, be it exercise, spending time with your friends and family or enjoying the quiet solitude of a walk.

Equal Opportunity Employer/believing in a diverse workforce • The Maine Health® Family

A Home Away from Home for Residents & Staff Hawthorne House We are a 95-bed Skilled Rehab & Long Term care facility located in beautiful Freeport, Maine. We are in search for people that want to become part of a team that feels like family.

We are looking for an RN & a HHA(CNA) to use their skills and compassion to keep home-bound patients living safely at home. These are challenging, independent roles that require excellent assessment skills, good documentation, and very good communication and organizational skills.

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CNAs, CMTs & CRMAs • A pleasant, friendly and supportive work environment • An attractive wage that recognizes your strengths and experience • A team of employees that have been with us for 5 years or more • You receive every other weekend OFF!

Qualifications: • Be currently active on Maine state registry • Enjoy working with the geriatric population, genuinely care

Contact Rick Grover, Staffing Coordinator at: T: 207-865-4782 x.228 • E: schedulinghawthornehouse@firstatlantic.com Hawthorne House, 6 Old County Road, Freeport, ME, 04032

RN 40 hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm)

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Requirements: 1-2 years of recent acute care experience and current RN license in Maine. HHA must be current on ME State CNA Registry and have 6 months–1 year CNA experience under the direct supervision of an RN in either a Hospital setting or Nursing Home. Both positions must have current CPR Certification (Healthcare Provider), driver’s license and reliable transportation. Weekend and holiday rotations.

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ATTN: EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR Human Resources Dept. 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04243-0819

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Tel: 1-800-482-7412 or 795-9416

AHCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Your boss just asked you to do something, and because you wanted to make her happy, you said yes, but now that you're back at your desk, you're steaming because you really don't have time to do what is already expected of you, let alone take on an additional responsibility. So what do you do? According to Bonnie Lowe in a piece titled “When and how to say I just can't do it!” on the IncomeFlex Web site, it's normal to want to say yes to our superiors when we really need to say no. Try to think of your boss's perspective-she's probably crazy busy herself and not keeping track of everything you are doing. And when you told her you could do the project, she probably didn't give it a second thought. This is all likely to weigh heavily on the relationship you and your boss have, according to Lowe. You might start stressing and hurrying, making mistakes and missing your deadlines. So the bottom line is, you're going to have to tell your boss that as much as you'd like to help her out on this one, you just can't right now. Lowe says a good strategy is to ask your boss to help you prioritize what you have to do. That will give the two of you a chance to sit down and look at the reality of your schedule. It's likely your boss will acknowledge that reality when faced with the facts you provide, and you won't find yourself having to make excuses about your work further down the line.

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Central / Northern Maine

December 5–18, 2011

10 Healthcare & Human Services We envision that children and adults living with a developmental disability and/or mental illness will be empowered to ask:

WhyNot? Benefits Include: • Generous time-off program • PAID TRAINING • Medical, dental & vision • Employee Assistance Program • And More! Contact Kim Dionne kdionne@supportsolutions.org For Central Maine 124 Canal St., Lewiston, ME 04240 207-795-0672 ext. 2108 For Southern Maine 56 Industrial Park Rd, Saco, ME 04072 207-294-7458 ext. 1131

View all our openings and apply online at SupportSolutions.org or MyJobWave.com

Direct Support Professionals Central Maine: Lewiston, Minot, Manchester, and Auburn Southern Maine: Dayton, South Portland, Biddeford, Arundel, Limington, and Gorham • Full-Time, Part-Time & Float • Positions throughout Central and Southern Maine • FLOAT: $11/hr. We pay mileage! Flexible scheduling required.

Creative Trails DSPs • Portland Community Day Program! • DSP experience preferred • Must have experience/skills in the Arts, Recreation, Culinary, or organic Gardening

Classes enrolling now! See page 2

Great extra income for Coders & Pharmacy Techs!

Instructors Needed! Now seeking for 1 or 2 nights/wk, 3-hour classes:

• Billing/Coding

(CPC Certified)

Casco, Freeport, Readfield, and Gardiner The Academy of Medical Professions is a licensed Proprietary School certified in Maine by the Maine State Department of Education and have established ourselves with the Adult Education Systems with great success.

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• Medical Terminology • Medical Office Specialist/Front Office Skills

Email resume or contact us for more info: E-mail: info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com • Tel: 1.866.516.8274 W W W. A C A D E M Y O F M E D I C A L P R O F E S S I O N S . C O M

Begin your new career today! Coding Technician

RN Office Manager

Occupational Therapist

Health Record Services

RFGH has a salaried position available in a family practice setting. The successful candidate will be expected to know all the functions of general office procedures. In addition, the following qualifications are required: • Minimum of Associate degree with current RN license • Minimum of two years prior office or similar supervision experience • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills • Previous medical office experience for multiple providers and disciplines • Supervisory skills will include Task prioritization, Time management, Problem solving, triage, and clinical assessment skills • Knowledge of Computer applications • Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records is preferred

Redington-Fairview General Hospital’s Rehab & Fitness Services is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (40 hours per week, M-F) for evaluating and treating both outpatients and acute care inpatients. Maine license required; comfort with electronic medical recording a must. Experience with hand/upper extremity therapy and/or pediatrics helpful.

Full-time 40-hours per week, days. REQUIREMENTS Candidates should be: • Eligible or hold a CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA. • Preferably have at least 2 years experience utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT. • Knowledgeable with third party payment systems and 3M coding software. • Knowledgeable in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. • Well organized, excellent attention to detail and with good communication skills.

Let’s Go! Program Coordinator Somerset Heart Health has a 40-hour, grant-funded position with benefits. Seeking qualified individual to lead our Healthy Maine Partnership Lets Go! 5210 program. Successful candidate must have the ability to interact with all levels, including those responsible for State, Regional and community programs, businesses, and other health care professionals.

RN Medical/Surgical Unit Two 36-hour-per-week positions available on the 7pm– 7am shift, and work every other weekend. • Must have 3–5 years med/surg experience • Must hold current BLS certification

Medicaid Billing Clerk Patient Accounts, 40-hours week (8:30am–5pm). • Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent. • Typing, calculator and computer experience. • Communication skills, accuracy and reasoning skills are required. • Previous hospital billing experience is preferred. • Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple duties. • This position also requires filling in on Switchboard every week, 4:30–5:00pm and when needed.

Staff Pharmacist One full- and one part-time position available working days and every third weekend. We provide progressive pharmacy services to this 25-bed Critical Access Hospital from our location on the Medical/Surgical floor. We are a valued part of the health care team and have achieved an open and cooperative relationship with the Medical and Nursing Staffs. The focus for all of us is quality patient care. We are expanding our services to 12 hours per day on weekdays. Must be licensed in the State of Maine.

RN Emergency Room 24-hour night position available on the 6pm–6am shift. • ED experience preferred • Current ACLS, PALS and IV certification • ENPC, TNCC, CEN preferred • Excellent communication, critical thinking and customer service skills • Able to support team function and work effectively and efficiently within a team environment

RN Operating Room

Apply in person or mail, email or fax your resume to: Redington-Fairview General Hospital 46 Fairview Avenue, P.O. Box 468 Skowhegan, ME 04976 Fax: 207-474-7004 • Email: wbrooks@rfgh.net

RFGH has an opening for an RN in our Operating Room. This is a 35-hours-per-week (5 Days) position. Availability to share in the call rotation schedule is required. Full-time benefits offered. • Previous OR experience required • Current BLS certification required • ACLS certification required

We offer terrific benefits, including generous continuing education support as well as a large, multidisciplinary team for ongoing learning and support..

Housekeeper/Floor Care Specialist Housekeeping has one 40-hour, full-time position (311), weekends and holidays, in the Emergency Department. Responsible for cleaning assigned areas, removing waste, floor care maintenance and operating various types of cleaning equipment. Applicant must be highly organized, able to work independently and perform effectively under pressure. Experience in a healthcare environment helpful.

RN Combined Position Emergency Room/SCU This is a 32-hour position, available for the evening shift. 16 hours will be on the IV team and will be asked to cover for weekends, holidays and vacation coverage when needed. 16 hours will be on the Medical Surgical Unit. • One year experience as an R.N. for the IV Team • Medical/Surgical experience preferred and available to work every other weekend and share in the holiday rotation.

Medical Assistant/LPNs Family Practice Office Setting has three full-time day positions available. These positions will work with one or more providers between both practices, M–F, generally 8am–5pm, with flexibility to work occasional overtime when needed. · Associate degree in Medical Assistant preferred and Medical Assistant Certification required · High school graduate and Medical terminology required · Good interpersonal skills and organizational skills required · Previous medical office experience is desirable · Must be able to multi task and have computer and typing skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

December 5–18, 2011

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Back from Brazil: Local companies say trade mission a success By Kathryn Skelton, Sun Journal LEWISTON, Maine (Nov. 29) – There was interest in spending time abroad at Hebron Academy, in buying collapsible food concentrate drums from Packgen and wearing Auburn-made shoes on oil-drilling platforms in the Pacific. "Our boots are engineered so they provide very, very good slip resistance in all temperatures," said Carl Spang, president of Falcon Performance Footwear. "You don't want to be slipping around on an oil rig." Spang and a dozen others returned a week ago from the Maine International Trade Center's latest trade mission to Brazil and Chile. Eleven companies made the trip, five of them -- Tex Tech Industries, Auburn Manufacturing, Falcon, Hebron Academy and Packgen -- from greater LewistonAuburn. "The experience was very good," said Spang, who also found a

natural market for the company's mining boots. "We have come away with two very good possibilities for Chile and Brazil, Chile is nearer-term. We're hoping to line up a distributor by January." Noah Love, an admissions counselor and Hebron grad from the class of 2007, said Chile was a slightly harder sell, families tend to keep children close, but contacts made in Brazil have promise. Twenty-five percent of the private school's student body is international. Two students from Brazil attend now. "In Brazil, if you have the resources to do so, it's sort of a given that you're going to send your kid to a year abroad," Love said. MITC President Janine BisaillonCary said the center has organized as least one trade mission a year since 1996. Using people on the ground, the 11 companies booked 105 match-making meetings in advance with potential buyers or

business partners. The trip spanned Nov. 12 to 19. "I think the quality of the companies are some of the best we've ever had participating," she said. "There was a big demand for advanced materials or advanced textiles. It . . . made me realize there's still quite a niche in L-A." Packgen President John Lapoint sent Dan Forte on that company's behalf. "(Brazil) is one of those up-andcoming countries," he said. "Between the (Petrobras) refinery and food concentrates, it really fits us well. Dan is opening some doors for us, so we're excited about that." Kathie Leonard, CEO and owner of Auburn Manufacturing, made 10 sales calls in each country in the space of three days. "My goal was to find out what the mining industry in Chile might be using for hotwork protection. We've got a lot of breadth in our product line that appealed to them,"

Leonard said. "I also found they really like buying American products. It's always a pleasure to hear that when you go away." She was most surprised at the reception received by a modular insulation kit, a product cut to fit tight spaces or cover odd-shaped valves and pipe components. Leonard overcame the language barrier by playing a YouTube video that showed off how it works. "Already one of the companies I called has come to me about that product, asking more questions, needs more technical help," Leonard said. "Music to my ears." Representatives from Bernstein Shur, Hydro International, Invest in Maine, Maine Central Institute, Mathews Brothers, Southworth International Group and Yale Cordage were also part of the Brazil-Chile mission.

kskelton@sunjournal.com

Once you know what you want to pursue – a job or a career – you need to figure out how to achieve your end

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goal. Consider the following questions: - What is your work experience? If there is a particular industry in which you worked previously, it will be easier to move from one job to another in that same industry. For example, if you worked in a restaurant, you are more likely to change positions within the food-service industry. A career change – for example from finance to social services –

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might require some additional education and training. - What is your education? Even if your first job did not match your educational background, your education and training can help you move to a new position. For example, maybe you received training in business applications and office procedures, but your first job was filling orders in a

Resumes Before the Job Fair, do a little research to find out how many companies are going to be on site. Plan to take enough resumes for all the companies you know you’re interested in, and at least one resume for every two companies that you’re not as interested in. While you may think that you are indifferent in a certain company, the display or a chat with a company representative may change your mind. Be sure that your resume is current and accurate. Have someone proofread them before you make copies! Typos and other errors can be considered sloppiness on your part and your resume quickly “screened out” because of it. Finally, don’t be afraid to distribute your resume to company representatives, that’s what you are there for! Prepare a “One-Minute Commercial” Your “One-Minute Commercial” should be a compilation, summarized, of your resume and cover letter. It should be a brief but descriptive statement about your abilities and skills as well as what you’re looking for in a new job. It is very much like your objective statement. First, illustrate the important details that support your qualifications for the position. This is your chance to let the company representative know why you are uniquely suited for the position you are seeking. Brevity, specificity and perhaps most importantly relativity are the keys!

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warehouse. The skills you gained on the job, and the

A JOB VS. A CAREER: FIGURING OUT HOW TO GET THERE By Cynthia A. McMahon

Job Fairs are excellent places to land jobs, because employers are there specifically to line up candidates for interviews, and some even interview and hire on-the-spot. While Job Fairs can be overwhelming with many people waiting to see the same employer, the pressure of on-the-spot interviewing, noise and sometimes confusion, they are often a great tool and a good way to meet company representatives face-to-face. Before you go, review some tips on participating, which will help make your Career Fair experience a positive one.

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education you have, might suit you for a position with an order fulfillment company, where you may encounter long-term career options. - Do you have the skills to switch from one industry to another? If you want to switch from one career to another, you can. Just remember that you need to leverage the skills you gained to meet the needs of a new career. Create a list of your strengths and skills acquired in your previous positions and make notes on how they would relate to a new career. If many of your skills are non-transferable – perhaps because they were specialized or you worked in a small environment that did not keep up with changing technology – consider returning to school for some training. Regardless of whether you can afford to quit working to go back to school, first consider taking a night class or two at the local community college and explore your options.

December 5–18, 2011

Skilled Trades

DON’T READ THIS.... COMPANY DRIVERS Superior Carriers has the best benifits in the industry!

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS Fill out an application online at Superior-Carriers.Com or call Mike Artis the Terminal Manager in Auburn, at 800-777-2026 Monday- Friday, 0700-1700.

UNLESS YOU ARE HIGHLY MOTIVATED PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER WHO WANTS TO JOIN AN INDUSTRY LEADER. Superior Carriers is one the nation's leading tank truck companies.....and their Auburn Maine Terminal is looking for Company Drivers and Independent Contractors. You do not need tank truck experience.... Superior Carriers will train you. BUT you need your Tank/Haz-MAT Endorsement, have a Passport or Passcard to to drive into Canada. You will also need your TWIC Card for port entries for loading and unloading. You must be at least twenty-three years of age, have a minimum of eighteen months recent, verifiable over OTR Experience, with no preventable accidents in the past twelve months, and pass a DOT physical and drug screening test. OTR Drivers are out 7-10 days, with a mix of out and back loads.

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A COMPANY THAT WORKS FOR YOU!

MILLWRIGHTS Mechanical and proficient in welding. Need basic machining knowledge and 3 years experience in similar position.

MACHINISTS

WE OFFER:

Flexible work schedules: Need special start/end times for your workday? Unique days off? Let’s talk. Respect for your individuality: We are not a production shop, your creativity is strongly encouraged. And much more including very competitive pay, full benefits, and education reimbursemet.

Need “true” Machinists not operators. Manual or CNC. Prefer degree but not required.

Candidates must be able to read blueprints & drawings. For 28 years, our success has been based on strongly supporting our employees! To find out more contact: Rebecca Cote • Tel: 207-783-6680 • Fax: 207-783-8055 Email: becky@mountainmachineworks.com Or apply online at: MyJobWave.com or JobsinME.com Mountain Machine Works, 2589 Hotel Road, Auburn, Maine 04210

Setting the Service Standard Since 1948

HARTT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC. Strong Partnerships Make Strong Futures

Hartt Transportation Systems has been providing professional, reliable and safe motor carrier service to Maine and the nation for over 60 years. Starting in 1948 with a single truck designed to haul gravel and pulpwood, William A. Hartt has directed the company's growth to now include 585 tractors, 1250 trailers, and many dedicated employees.

Mechanics

BIW is an equal opportunity employer

Auburn, ME Terminal

1 Day Shift, 7a–4p • 1 Night Shift, 3p–Midnight

Did you Know? When you post your resume to the RESUME DATABASE on MYJOBWAVE.COM companies can search for you just as you can search for jobs. Resumes can be posted as Public, Private or Confidential.

Qualifications for this position will include Class A & D State of Maine Inspection licenses, the ability to work on a fleet of diesel powered class 8 vehicles where the individual will complete routine maintenance; a variety of computerized and manual equipment such as certification in air brakes; tractor/trailer electrical; and air conditioning for Class 8 vehicles. Must have own tools and pay is based on experience. Three years experience is required.

Shop Parts Runner Auburn, ME Terminal • Class 1 CDL needed

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2nd Shift Lift Operator Warehouse • Auburn, ME Terminal If you are looking for a career challenge and want to work for a great company, we encourage you to submit your resume and salary requirements either by fax, mail, email or in person.

Your next job is waiting for you. Don’t miss out! Register today.

John Costley, Shop Foreman, Hartt Transportation Systems, Inc. 1591 Hotel Road Auburn, ME 04210 Phone: (207) 782-3597 • Fax: (207) 689-2079 • Email: jcostley@hartt-trans.com Hartt Transportation offers a competitive benefit package including: medical and dental package, paid holidays, paid vacations, sick time, short-term disability, life insurance and a 401(k) program.

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Directions: GPS 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland, ME 04101

From Northern Maine Take Interstate 295 into Portland.

From MA, NH and Southern Maine

From Northern NH and Western Maine

Use exit 7 from 295 onto Franklin Street...

Use exit 44 from Maine I-95 onto Interstate 295. Use exit 7 from 295 onto Franklin Street...

Take Route 302 into Portland. Once in Portland, Route 302 turns into Forest Avenue. Take a left onto Congress St. and then a right onto Franklin Street...

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Continue on Franklin Street until it ends at Commercial Street. Turn Left at Commercial Street. Drive approximately 1/8 of a mile and Ocean Gateway will be on your right.

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• Key Bank • Maine Department of Labor • Maine Medical Center • Manpower • Superior Carriers • Portland Radio Group • Saint Joseph’s College • USM Professional and Continuing Education • Verizon Wireless

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Work for a well-respected organization! A Legacy the World Over

Please apply in person or send resume to: Human Resources. WahlcoMetroflex, Inc., 29 Lexington St., Lewiston, ME 04240 Email: reception@wmxinc.com Fax: 207.784.1338 EOE

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• Paid vacations • Weekly settlements with direct deposit available • Holiday pay after 90 days

• Company matched Medical Insurance available after 30 days • Dental Insurance available after 30 days

2–4 years experience • GTAW a Plus WahlcoMetroflex is a world leading designer and manufacturer of equipment for controlling and isolating gas flows, and supplying the related duct systems. If you have the qualifications we need, contact us.

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Our trailers are of the highest quality and standards.... Weʼre looking for the same in our staff who take care of them.

• 401(k) w/company match! • Year round employment • Referral Bonus

Hartt Transportation offers many other benefits and courtesies to employees. If you are at least 21 years old, have a clean CDL driving record with at least 1 year OTR experience, tanker endorsement, and are ready to give yourself and your family the stability you all deserve, then we encourage you to apply today in person or fax/mail your resume.

OWNER OPERATORS • Fuel & Toll Discounts • Average 2,800-3,200 Miles a week • All miles paid

• Weekly settlements • Health Insurance after 30 days • Dental Insurance available after 30 days

• Referral Bonus • Year-round employment • Sliding weekly fuel surcharge

Trailer/Reefer Mechanics Full-Time • South Portland, ME Work on all types and phases of trailer repair. Strong preference for those able to work second and third shifts. Experience a plus. Contact Chuck at cdiamond@atlanticgreatdane.com Stop by or contact us to schedule an interview: Atlantic Great Dane 1 Hemco Rd., So. Portland, ME F: 207.799.1562 • T: 1.800.999.4326

We are also hiring owner operators with MC Authority. Growing at a rapid pace, we are looking for owner operators to haul our equipment on a full-time basis in our flatbed and van divisions. Hartt advances 40% of all loads for tolls and fuel. We also offer a quick pay program free of charge and will pay the remainder of the invoices every Friday. Our services handle freight within the 48 states and Canada providing dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated freight. We have a tremendous and loyal customer base that provides excellent paying freight to desirable lanes. CDL-A DRIVERS CONTACT:

Outstanding Environmental Performance Hartt Transportation is a SmartWay Transport Partner, utilizing fuel saving strategies as well as actively evaluating the latest emerging technologies.

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Rick Parisien, Human Resources Director 1-800-341-1586 1-877-689-1084 Bomarc Road Bangor, ME 04401 Fax: 207-945-5193 Email: offhr@hartt-trans.com

Scott Grant, Driver Recruitment 207-689-2076 1591 Hotel Road Auburn, ME 04210 Fax: 207-689-2078 Cell: 207-735-5402

OWNER OPERATORS CONTACT: Bangor Corporate Office Auburn, ME Office 1-800-341-1586 1-866-500-9645 Fax: 207-455-5819 Fax: 207-689-2084 Cell: 207-974-8819 Cell: 207-852-8950 Email: Email: rmarquis@hartt-trans.com awiles@hartt-trans.com

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Do you think about leaving your current job for a dream job-such as a golf instructor, winemaker, horse trainer, pastry chef or innkeeper? Well, now you can check out the reality of such a life for a price from Vocation Vacations in Portland, Ore. According to Will Shanley in the Denver Post, this company allows clients to test drive their dream jobs while they are on vaca¬tion. If you're burned out at your job and spend a lot of time daydreaming how life could be if you only had the perfect job, you might want to give it a try. This way you don't have to come up with an initial investment and take the plunge, you just come up with the money and time for a vacation. The founder of Vocation Vacations, Brian Kurth, came up with the idea for his company while he was stuck in a traffic jam in Chicago trying to make his way to work. Kurth, 39, says he was a bored and burnt out marketing director for a telecom company. He spent six months traveling and talking to other burnt out workers who had dream jobs swim¬ming in the backs of their minds before he started Vocation Vacations. The company charges prices that range from $350 for a basic experience to $5,000 for a week in Alaska as an outfitter. The company offers 70 occupations and 162 vacations. It plans to add more options in the future. Most of the vacations range from one to seven days. Kurth wants to help people change careers or at least learn about their dream jobs in a productive way.

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Adecco is partnering with Fairchild Semiconductor in seeking skilled and motivated operators in the fabrication processing area. These are temporary positions requiring overnight 6pm to 6am shifts, working 3 days on and 3 days off.

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Part-Time. Overtime Available. $9.00/hour to start. Paid Training. Advancement Opportunities. Production Incentives. Health Insurance Available After 90 Days. Exp. Helpful, But Will Train. Reliable Transportation a MUST! Apply online!

FABRICATION OPERATORS South Portland, ME Please apply online at: www.adeccousa.com or call 207-772-2882

Competitive wages based on experience.

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How to Become a "Dream Employee" While my blog, The Mindful Manager, is usually about how to become a great manager, this post from it is about how to become a Dream Employee--especially if you're an individual contributor. If you're a manager, I recommend you share this with your team and use it to spark conversation about how each team member can provide the most value. I think it's also useful as a way to provide employees with a sense of how they can help influence their destiny during challenging times. By consciously looking at their job through the perspective listed below, they increase their ability to stay employed and be employable in a challenging job market. Here's the post: How to Become a Dream Employee When I conduct management training and ask: “What do you find most challenging about managing people?”, two of the most common frustrations I hear from managers are: 1) “I wish my employees would show more initiative!” They do the minimum to solve a problem or answer a customer’s question, but seem to think, “How else can I add value?” or “What else can I do so this problem doesn’t happen again?” 2) “I wish my employees were less focused on what we can do for them, and more focused on how they help us” Just as employees want to know that management cares about them, management wants to believe that their employees have their best interest at heart and look for opportunities to help them achieve their goals. Questions and requests seem more focused on themselves, rather than on helping their manager achieve his or her goals, or their employer achieve its

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goals. You can become a manager’s dream – and be seen as a High Potential Employee – by adopting the mindset of an external consultant. Rather than think of yourself as an employee, think of you as an independent consultant and your manager as your client. As an independent consultant, you’re not entitled to your supervisor’s “business”, you earn it. You earn it through continually providing value and showing an interest in finding ways to provide even more value. To Become a Dream Employee, Ask Questions You can achieve Dream Employee status by applying one of the skills that help external consultants provide value to their clients: asking clarity-producing questions. Consultants seeking to help their clients grow their business want to ask these types of questions: 1. “What are my client’s biggest challenges and frustrations; what keeps them up at night?” 2. “What are their goals and aspirations; what do they want most to accomplish?” 3. “What obstacles keep them from getting where they want to go?” 4. “What drives their customers crazy – about doing business with other businesses in their industry – and how can the client use this knowledge to help them differentiate their business by becoming more customer-friendly?” 5. “What processes and practices do I see in other industries that are not used in my client’s, that my client could adapt, and would enable them to leapfrog over the competition?” How to Apply This To Your Job 1. Tell your supervisor that you read this article – better yet, show it to them

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– and ask them if the two of you can go through these questions. Share your desire to provide as much value to them and your employer as possible. 2. Tell your supervisor your understanding of your employer’s current goals, initiatives, and priorities. Ask your supervisor for feedback on refining and filling in the gaps of your understanding. Include in the discussion goals and key priorities of your department and your supervisor. 3. Ask your supervisor about their biggest challenges, frustrations, and wishes. Ask your supervisor how you can be most helpful to him or her related to these. If you would like, you can preface your question by saying “I would imagine that the kinds of things I can be doing to be most helpful in these areas are _________. Are there other things you would like to see more of from me and our team that would be helpful?” 4. Spend time thinking about how you can help your employer and supervisor achieve their goals and address their issues. Imagine you are an external consultant who wants to continue to earn your client’s continued business by providing tremendous value. 5. Keep on the lookout for ways to help solve the problems or achieve the goals your supervisor shared with you. By paying attention to how other people solve problems or innovate where you work and read about what other business are doing. Inc. Magazine is a great source of innovative ideas. Talk with friends and relatives from other industries and ask them how they solve such problems and what they do that works. 6. Ask your supervisor for feedback on how you can provide even more value to him/her and your employer.

processes could be improved upon – made more efficient, more customercentric, more productive, etc?” 8. Practice lateral thinking. Keep on the lookout for examples of effective practices and processes you notice in other businesses. Think of how your employer or department might be able to adapt them—and by doing so-become more effective and profitable. 9. Engage your curiosity. Ask questions. Everywhere. All the time. Even if your current supervisor is not particularly interested or open to your ideas, don’t despair. The mind-set and skills you will develop will help you become a very unique and in-demand employee. A Dream Employee. ––– About the Author: David Lee, the founder of HumanNature@Work, is a consultant, trainer and coach. He works with employers who want to improve employee engagement, customer service, and morale. An internationally recognized thought leader in the areas of optimizing employee engagement and onboarding, he is the author of over 60 articles and book chapters published in North America, Europe, India, China, and Australia. He has worked with organizations and presented at conferences both domestically and abroad. In addition to his research and work with both struggling and top performing organizations, David Lee’s work draws from a wide range of scientific disciplines including cognitive neuroscience, anthropology, and paleopsychology.

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