The first Monday of every September is Labor Day. It is dedicated to the men and women who have labored to build our country. Labor Day inspired us. We looked back to see how the day and our company have grown over the years. Labor Day History Labor Day was celebrated for the first time […]
Each year, we partner with the NC Department of Transportation for the On-The-Job Training (OJT) program. The program gives our employees opportunities to grow in their careers by working with a mentor to learn a skilled craft. Trainees must log a certain number of training hours with their mentor to graduate. After graduation, employees are […]
The days may be getting colder, but we’re still hiring! We offer great benefits, such as: 401(k) with employer matching. Paid long-term disability. On-the-job and annual training. Annual Performance Bonus. As a reminder, we’re currently offering a $500 signing bonus. To earn it, simply: Get hired as an hourly employee. Complete your 60-day introductory period. […]
Now’s a great time to come to work at S.T. Wooten. We’re currently offering: A $500 signing bonus. An hourly employee performance bonus. An increased referral bonus when you refer a friend to work here. How to Claim the $500 Signing Bonus: Get hired as an hourly employee. Complete your 60-day introductory period. […]
Meet us in Raleigh this Thursday, Aug. 10! We’re the presenting sponsor at this year’s WRAL Capital Area Workforce Development Career Expo. Looking for a career in construction? Stop by this free event and talk to us. S.T. Wooten offers: Benefits like health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, and paid short- and long-term […]
With new work comes new faces… 127 to be exact. That’s how many new employees we’ve added since January who are helping us build, move, drive and more. As a family-owned business, we like to hire new employees and keep them around. A third of our workers have been with S.T. Wooten at least 10 […]
Governor Roy Cooper has declared July 2017 as “Careers in Construction” Month. Thanks to ABC of the Carolinas (of which we’re a member) for reaching out to the Governor’s office on this proclamation. In the last 12 months, North Carolina has added 3,900 construction jobs. There are clearly jobs to be had (including those at […]
Do you know where there are a lot of jobs? Construction! But where are the workers? We’re partnering with Wake Technical Community College to help us find them. Within construction, equipment operators are among the hardest positions to find qualified applicants. In 2011, we began partnering with Wake Tech on its new Heavy Equipment Operator […]
“I learn something different every day,” said Backhoe Operator Patrick Callon, an employee for 11 years. In fact, a third of our workers have been here 10 years or more. More than half of our employees have worked here at least 5 years. We’re looking for people like Patrick to join us! Careers with S.T. […]
In December, our employees answered survey questions about working for S.T. Wooten. We had great feedback. We gathered more data on what our team loves about the company and what can be improved. When asked what they like about working here, 79% of employees that answered the survey mentioned the benefits we offer. S.T. Wooten […]