This story from Betsey Bruce of Fox 2 in St.Louis…..
Fifteen hundred St. Louisans eager for a job or a better job jumped at
the chance to apply for one of one thousand new jobs offered by
Pinnacle Entertainment at its soon to be opened River City Casino in
Lemay.
The gaming operation will open its doors this spring once the Missouri
Gaming Commission issues its approval. Managers say it will take 45
days to screen and interview applicants. Then they will need to be
trained. Jobs range from kitchen workers to card dealers and top level
managers.
Among those lining up to apply in person at the casino's employment
office at 8643 South Broadway Thursday was Bryan Dotson who drove all
the way from Memphis. "I have a job now but I'm just looking for some
expanding responsibilities," Dotson explained. Susan Hanes of St. Louis
said she was willing to take any job. She said she needed work because
her current employer had cut her hours back and it was getting
difficult to support her children. Gregory Herr of St. Louis said he
worked in a family business but wanted to supplement his income because
economic times are so uncertain.
The recruitment director for Pinnacle St. Louis, Cyrus Sherafat said
the company is looking for workers who are "fun, exciting and really
looking for a career." The company offers benefit packages to both full
and parttime workers.
Applications must be completed on line but prospective workers can come
to the casino's employment center at 8643 South Broadway, 63111 to use
the company's computer system. The center will be open Monday through
Fridays from 9am to 6 pm. To apply from home go to
www.workatrivercity.com.
