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NEW!! $2500 6 month bonus plus $2500 1 year bonus NEW!! Starter tool kit Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401(k) with a company match Paid vacation and holidays
NEW!! Improved Student Loan Repayment Program
Tuition reimbursement On-site meal discounts A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training Not all benefit plans are available to all team members.

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

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