TO ALL APPLICANTS,
Please remove this letter from the application and take it with you. It is yours to keep and refer to.
Thank you for applying to Tapani Underground, Inc. We are happy you have chosen us as your prospective employer; you have made an excellent choice. As an applicant, it is natural for you to have a number of questions concerning the careers available, pay, benefits and what we expect from you as an applicant as well as, what you may expect from Tapani Underground, Inc.. You will hopefully find the answers to most of your questions in this letter. This letter explains our procedures for the initial application process.
CAREERS AVAILABLE AT TAPANI UNDERGROUND, INC.
Tapani Underground, Inc. has numerous positions on staff such as Laborers, Equipment Operators, Concrete Laborers, Concrete Carpenters, Flaggers, Mechanics, Fuelers, Office and Management Staff who keep our projects running smoothly. The benefits are excellent, and the rate of pay is determined by industry standards, experience and education levels.
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS – WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
1.To be treated fairly, with professionalism and respect. Tapani Underground, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
2.Equal access to programs, services and employment. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a Human Resources Representative.
3.We receive all applications, but we do not accept incomplete applications, or applications that are unreadable. So please print or type neatly on the application form.
4.We review all received applications soon after they are submitted. During this review we accept or reject
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5.We will contact applicants whose applications were accepted for initial testing and interviews, and the applicant can expect several weeks notice in most cases.
STARTING TOWARDS A NEW CAREER – WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
The first step is to fully complete your application for employment. We do not accept resumes’ alone, but they may be attached to your application. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted by phone or mail for your initial testing and interview. Please do not call us. We will contact all applicants whose applications were accepted.
The initial testing / interview process is usually held at our main facility. If you are selected for this process, you will typically test / interview with numerous other applicants. Interviews are conducted by Tapani Underground, Inc. Human Resources staff or other employees selected for the task. Successful applicants should expect their references to be contacted and may be invited for a secondary interview when a position becomes available. The secondary interview may result in a conditional offer of hire and pre-employment screenings for selected candidates.
Pre-Employment drug testing is required for all positions. Employment will require transfer to different work locations based on the location of our projects and employee assignment. This may include overtime, night, weekend and/or holiday hours. In accordance with Federal law, proof of identity and proof of authorization to work in the United States is required upon employment.
Our application process is lengthy and intensive for a reason; we intend to hire the best qualified applicants who share a desire for successful and rewarding careers at Tapani Underground, Inc..
A NOTE FOR LABORERS AND OPERATORS
Tapani Underground, Inc. is a proud member and training agent for the Joint Apprenticeship Training Council and the Northwest College of Construction. Tapani Underground, Inc. employs several apprentices, and has found it to be a valuable program for the apprentice and our company. For information about the Apprenticeship Program please call the Northwest College of Construction at 1-800-309-1442. www.nwcoc.com.
Kevin Tapani, President – Tapani Underground, Inc.
Tapani Underground, Inc..
PO Box 1900 – 1904 SE 6th Place
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 687-1148 – Office
(360) 687-7968 – Fax
www.tapaniunderground.com
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTION PRIOR TO COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: This application must be FULLY COMPLETED for consideration. Do not leave any question or information block unanswered. If you do not know an answer to a question, write UNKNOWN in the block. If a question does not apply to you, place an N/A in the answer block or set of blocks. You may attach a resume to this application, but resumes alone will not be considered for employment. DO NOT MARK THE APPLICATION “SEE RESUME”.
SECTION 1) APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Position Applied for: Please mark all that apply
Laborer Heavy Equipment Operator Pipe layer Traffic Control Mechanic
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2.Starting with your present employer, please account for your past work experience for the last 10 years. If applicable, please explain fully any gaps in your employment history in the sections provided. You may attach any supplemental information you think might be useful. However, be sure to fill out this section completely. You are responsible for ensuring that the information requested is accurate and complete.
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SECTION 3) EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
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SECTION 4) REFERENCES:
A.List two (2) PERSONAL references who know you well enough to provide current information about yourself. DO NOT list relatives or former employers as personal references. These persons should be aware that they may be contacted by Tapani Underground, Inc. as a part of the application process.
(PLEASE COMPLETE THE ADDRESS SECTION IN FULL)
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT THE REFERNCE INFORMATION IS FULLY COMPLETED AND ACCURATE.
1) NAME:____________________________________PHONE NO:_____________________
MAILING ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________
MESSAGE PHONE:____________________________YEARS KNOWN:________________
2) NAME:____________________________________PHONE NO:_____________________
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MESSAGE PHONE:____________________________YEARS KNOWN:________________
B.List three (3) BUSINESS / PROFESSIONAL references that know you and your work style, or work habits well enough to provide current information about you. These persons should be aware that they may be contacted by Tapani Underground, Inc. as a part of the application process. (PLEASE
COMPLETE THE ADDRESS SECTION IN FULL)
1) NAME:____________________________________PHONE NO:_____________________
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BUSINESS ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________
TITLE:____________________________YEARS KNOWN:________________
2) NAME:____________________________________PHONE NO:_____________________
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TITLE:____________________________YEARS KNOWN:________________
3) NAME:____________________________________PHONE NO:_____________________
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TITLE:____________________________YEARS KNOWN:________________
DECLARATION AND CERTIFICATE OF UNDERSTANDING
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PERMISSION TO OBTAIN INFORMATION
I understand that if I am employed, any misrepresentation or material omission made by me on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate discharge from the employer’s service, whenever it is discovered.
I give Tapani Underground, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as employer) the right to contact and obtain information from all references, current and former employers, and educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application. I hereby release from liability the employer and other representatives from seeking, gathering and using such information and all other persons, corporations or organization for furnishing such information.
I understand that the employer does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no questions on this application will be used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any application from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.
I understand that this application is current for only 90 calendar days. At that time, if I have not heard from the employer and still wish to be considered for employment, I will be required to fill out a new application.
If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, except as may be required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or defined duration. I understand that no representative of the employer, other than an authorized officer, has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary. I further understand that such assurances must be in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
I understand it is this company’s policy not to refuse to hire a qualified individual with a disability because of that person’s need for a reasonable accommodation as required by the ADA. I also understand that if I need some form of accommodation to complete this application I am obligated to request that accommodation from the employer.
I also understand that if I am offered a position with employer, I will be required to provide proof of identity, legal work authorization, and pass a pre-employment drug test, and a non-discriminatory physical assessment screen as a condition precedent to my employment by employer.
I represent and warrant that I have read and fully understand the foregoing and seek employment under these conditions.
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APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM
Our organization conducts some business with governmental agencies which requires that we report certain information, such as race/ethnic background of applicants. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are considered during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age marital status, medical condition, or disability.
Providing this information is voluntary, and refusal to provide it will not result in any adverse treatment. However, your completion of this form will assist us in complying with equal opportunity/affirmation action record keeping and reporting requirements. This information form will be kept in a separate, confidential file.
Position Applied For:______________________________________________________
Name:________________________________________________Date:_____________
Ra ce / Et h n ic Gr ou p ( se le ct on e on ly ) :
Hispanic or Lat ino – A per son of Cuban, Mexican, Puer t o Rican, Cent ral or Sout h Am er ican or ot her Spanish cult ur e or or igin, r egar dless of r ace.
Whit e – A per son, not Hispanic or Lat ino, w it h or igins in any of t he or iginal peoples of Eur ope, Nor t h Afr ica or t he Middle East .
Black – An indiv idual, not Hispanic or Lat ino, w it h or igins in any of t he Black r acial gr oups of Afr ica.
Nat ive Haw aiian or Ot her Pacific I slander – A per son ( not Hispanic or Lat ino)
having or igins in any of t he peoples of Hawaii, Guam , Sam oa, or ot her Pacific I slands.
Asian – A per son ( not Hispanic or Lat ino) w it h or igins in any of t he or iginal
peoples of t he Far East , Sout heast Asia, or t he I ndian Subcont inent . Th is
ar ea includes for exam ple: Cam bodia, China, I ndia, Japan, Kor ea, Malaysia, Pakist an, t he Philippine I slands, Thailand, and Viet nam .
Am er ican I ndian or Alaska Nat ive – A per son ( not Hispanic or Lat ino) w it h
or igins in any of t he or iginal peoples of Nor t h and Sout h Am er ica ( including Cent r al Am er ica) , and w ho m aint ains t r ibal affiliat ion or com m unit y
at t achm ent .
□Tw o or Mor es Races – All per sons ( not Hispanic or Lat ino) w ho ident ify w it h m or e t han one of t he above five r aces.
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