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Thunder Valley Casino Resort will host 11job fairs in February to fill more than 100 part-time and full-time positions ranging from food servers to emergency medical technicians.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort will host 11job fairs in February to fill more than 100 part-time and full-time positions ranging from food servers to emergency medical technicians. Sacramento Bee file

Looking for work? Thunder Valley Casino Resort is hiring for more than 100 part-time and full-time positions ranging from food servers to emergency medical technicians.

The Sacramento-area casino is hosting 11 job fairs in February to fill those positions.

Walk-in interviews begin Tuesday at the casino’s employment center, 1200 Athens Ave., in Lincoln, the casino said in a news release.

They’ll continue through Feb. 27.

Here’s what to know:

What jobs are available at Thunder Valley Casino near Sacramento?

Thunder Valley Casino Resort said it’s looking to fill positions in the following employment areas:

  • Culinary
  • Housekeeping
  • Food and beverage
  • Front desk
  • Security
  • Emergency medical technician
  • Table games
  • Call center agents
  • Cage cashiers

Open jobs include bus drivers, VIP drivers, cooks, table game dealers and beverage servers.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, able to pass drug and background checks, and able to work weekends and holidays.

Some jobs require applicants to be at least 21 years old.

Though it’s not required, candidates are encouraged to fill out job applications online before attending the Thunder Valley Casino job fairs.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort will host 11job fairs in February to fill more than 100 part-time and full-time positions ranging from food servers to emergency medical technicians.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort will host 11job fairs in February to fill more than 100 part-time and full-time positions ranging from food servers to emergency medical technicians. Thunder Valley Casino Resort

What benefits do casino workers get?

Benefits for full-time employees at Thunder Valley Casino Resort include medical, dental and vision insurance.

The casino said all workers also get paid time off, life insurance, tuition reimbursement and long-term disability insurance perks. All employees also receive free parking and meals, as well as discounts, training and advancement opportunities.

The casino in Placer County provides free wellness counseling and matching funds for 401k retirement plans for all workers.

When are interview times at Placer County casino?

Here’s a list of the scheduled interview times:

  • Security and emergency technician: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 and Feb. 27
  • Table games (open to candidates with experience): 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and Feb. 17
  • Culinary: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4 and Feb. 18
  • Open job fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7
  • Housekeeping and internal maintenance: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10 and Fe.b. 24
  • Food and beverage: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Feb. 25

If you’re unable to attend a specific job fair, you can participate in any employment event throughout the month, the release said.

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Don Sweeney
The Sacramento Bee
Don Sweeney has been a newspaper reporter and editor in California for more than 35 years. He is a service reporter based at The Sacramento Bee.
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