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”The City of Highland has always taken a proactive approach to community development. It is clear that the City of Highland is making a concerted effort to help existing business, as well as to encourage new business and industry to locate in Highland.“ - Rob Bowman, President and CEO - Terra Properties, Inc.

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Employees in Highland, Illinois come from a background with a strong work ethic.  They deliver quality work to their employers for a reasonable wage. With a fairly large labor pool to draw from, there is no shortage in finding qualified employees.  From businesses newly starting out or expanding, Highland provides an ample pool of potential candidates.  Highland has the labor available that your business needs to succeed.

“The majority of our labor is drawn from the local area and trained on the job.” – Barb Bellm, HR Manager – Highland Machine.

Employment by Occupation:  St. Louis MSA

Occupation Code

Occupation Title

Employment

11-3051

Industrial Production Managers

1,770

11-9021

Construction Managers

1,950

17-2112

Industrial Engineers

2,540

17-2141

Mechanical Engineers

2,170

51-4041

Machinists

3,680

53-3032

Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor Trailer

14,840

53-3033

Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services

7,420

53-7062

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers

22,130

43-4051

Customer Service Representatives

26,480

43-4171

Receptionists and Information Clerks

7,830

43-5081

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers

16,700

15-1131

Computer Programmers

4,610

15-1132

Computer Software Engineers, Applications

6,890

15-1133

Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software

2,030

15-2031

Operations Research Analysts

630

Source:  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2015 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage estimates. St. Louis MSA includes Illinois counties of: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Claire; and Missouri counties of: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, and Washington.

 

Mark Latham, City Manager | 1115 Broadway | P.O. Box 218 | Highland, IL 62249
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