Verizon Wireless Announces Midland/Odessa Hiring Effort

ODESSA, Texas, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is adding 60 full-time retail positions in the Midland/Odessa area by the end of 2014. The positions will be based locally and interested candidates may apply online by visiting the Verizon Wireless website at www.vzwcareers.com.

The new positions offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health care coverage that begins on the first day of employment, and participation in the company's 401(k) program with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to six percent of an employee's salary contribution following vesting. Verizon Wireless also offers tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and bonuses.

The company promotes a work/life balance and has been named one of the best companies for working moms by Working Mother for thirteen straight years. Computer World lists Verizon Wireless as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT."

"Verizon Wireless is a growing company in an exciting industry, and we are adding retail opportunities here in Midland/Odessa," said Monica Comeaux, associate director - Human Resources for Verizon Wireless. "We are committed to offering resources to all our employees that help them enjoy work and grow their careers without sacrificing the things that are most important to their families."

Verizon Wireless actively recruits military veterans

"Veterans return home every day and have to begin new lives as civilians," added Comeaux. "Verizon recruiters are trained to understand the value of a candidate's military experience. We believe those sometimes intangible skills add value to our company and help a veteran to thrive in a team environment like ours.  We look forward to hearing from military veterans in the recruiting process."

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE and 3G networks.  As the largest wireless company in the U.S., Verizon Wireless serves 102.8 million retail customers, including 96.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Verizon Wireless is wholly owned by Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ).  For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.  For the latest news and updates about Verizon Wireless, visit our News Center at http://news.verizonwireless.com or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews. 

SOURCE Verizon Wireless