More Than 1,000 Job Opportunities Available at Hiring Red, White & You!
Workforce Solutions East Texas • November 5, 2026
This event is open to the public!
Veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, members of the Guard and Reserve, and other East Texas job seekers are invited to explore more than 1,000 available positions with employers participating in this year’s Hiring Red, White & You! job fair.
Hiring Red, White & You! is a statewide hiring initiative coordinated by the Texas Workforce Commission and local Workforce Solutions partners. The event connects employers with the skills, leadership, training, and work ethic that veterans and military-connected job seekers bring to the workforce. Texas Workforce Commission resources note that the initiative is designed to connect veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses with Texas employers through free hiring events.
The East Texas event will bring together employers representing a range of industries and career paths. Available opportunities may include full-time, part-time, entry-level, skilled trade, professional, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, public service, customer service, and administrative positions. Specific openings, qualifications, pay, schedules, and hiring processes vary by employer.
| Company Name | Roles the company is currently recruiting for and hiring. |
|---|---|
| Room 503 | |
| Door Controls USA | Shipping, Receiving, Material handlers, CAD drafters, Assembly |
| LU-VE US | Hairpin Bender, Financial Director, Area Manager |
| Cajun Industries LLC | Craft and Professional Positions (travel and/or relocation) may be required depending on where a candidate is located. |
| Big Tex Trailers | Welder 1 |
| Tyler Pipe | Foundry Production Worker, Maintenance Millwright, Electrician. |
| McCarthy Building Companies | Solar Installer 1 - 3, Operator, Electrician |
| D & M Contractors LLC | Road Maintenance Crew, Asst Drivers (CDL not required), Flaggers |
| Warfab LLC | Welder |
| City of Longview | 911 Dispatcher, Crew Leader (CDL req), Equipment Operator (CDL req), Maintenance Workers |
| Red Dot Buildings | Welder, Fitters, Trim, Structural Steel Fitters, Industrial Painters, Crane Operators, Loading, Plasma, Plates |
| Rudd Fire Protection, Inc. | fire sprinkler service technicians, fire sprinkler inspectors, fire sprinkler fitters, helpers and apprentices. fire sprinkler layout design and estimating. We will also be representing the D/FW Chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association. |
| Wayne Sanderson Farms | Line Associates |
| A.T. Staffing | City Clerk, CDL Drivers, Maintenance Technician, Tractor Assembly Technician, General Warehouse and Groundskeeper |
| City of Tyler | Maintenance Tech, Equipment Operators, Venue Attendant and Admin Assistant. |
| East Texas Beef Processors | Exp. Meat Cutters, Day Shift Kill/Harvest Floor, Evening Shift Grind Room, Evening Shift Packaging, Evening Shift Deboner |
| American Wood Fibers | Packaging Operator, Milwright/Maint Tech |
| Smith Construction Services | HR, Welders, Fabricators |
| Trade Management | Welders, electricians, general labor |
| Volara Packaging Group | Shipping, press operator, finishing |
| GenPak | Machine Operator |
| Sabre Industries | Supervisors, Welders, Material Handlers, Mechanical Techs, Electrical Techs, Welder Trainess |
| City of Tyler | Maintenance Tech, Equipment Operators, Venue Attendant and Admin Assistant. |
| REI Utlity Services LLC | Field Technicians, Pole Tester Technicians, Engineer Technicians |
| Texas Department of Transportation | Transportation Maintenance Tech, Engineer, Construction Inspector, Recordkeeper |
| FedEx Freight | Remote or regional corporate positions. Locally Freight Handler PT, Drivers, Service Center Support |
| CHEP | Pallet Operator |
| Room 504 | |
| The Caregiving Company Tyler | Caregiving Services |
| Southside Bank | Tellers and Customer Care Representatives |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center | Pna, pct, lvn, rn, patient access rep, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomist and more |
| Super one food | TBD |
| Remedy Staffing / Employbridge | HVAC Assembler |
| HHS-Christus Mother Frances | Housekeeper, Floor Tech, Trash Tech. |
| Endeavors | Case Manager (Tyler), Program Director (Lufkin), Lead Case Manger (Lufkin), Case Manager (Lufkin), OIS (Lufkin) |
| Jackson Hewitt Tax Service | Tax Preparer |
| Windham School District | Academic Teacher, Vocational Teacher |
| Care Options for Kids | Pediatric Home Health LVN/RN |
| East Texas Council of Governments | GoBus Operators |
| AshRoq Financial | Mobile Tax Preparers |
| In Office Tax Preparers | |
| Brookshire Grocery Company | Warehouse, forklift, store associates |
| Room 506 | |
| Austin Bank | Teller, Telephone CSR, Universal Bankers, Relationship Manager, Floater Tellers |
| Manpower | Mobile Tax Preparers |
| AVIR at Bradburn/Grand Saline | RN, LVN, Hosekeeping, Transpotation, NP, CNA, CA etc. |
| Avir at Rusk | RN,LVN,C.N.A |
| Chili's | Line cooks, dish, servers, To-go host |
| Home Instead | Home health aides |
| Elwood Staffing | Welders, forklift operators, assembly operators, warehouse associates, office admin, general labor |
| CareCo | Caregivers |
| A.T. Staffing | City Clerk, CDL Drivers, Maintenance Technician, Tractor Assembly Technician, General Warehouse and Groundskeeper |
| Walmart Inc | Store Associates, Online Grocery Clerk, Stocker |
| Origin Bank | Retail Relationship Banker |
| Cloud Cleaning | Cleaning Technicians, Full-time and Part-time. |
| Girling Personal Care | Personal care attendant |
| Roadrunner Charters | Class A or B drivers with Passenger Endorsement. Diesel Mechanics. |
| Christus Health | Certified medical assistant, licensed vocational nurse, clinic patient rep, registered nurse |
| A.T. Staffing | City Clerk, CDL Drivers, Maintenance Technician, Tractor Assembly Technician, General Warehouse and Groundskeeper |
| Rusk State Hospital | Psychiatric Nursing Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Registered Nurses |
| Tyler ISD | Professional, Support Staff, Auxiliary |
| Room 505 | |
| East Texas Veterans Resource Center | Veterans Information and resource |
| Workforce Solutions East Texas | Employment and training services and programs- Resource |
| CampV | Veteran Resource |
| Texas Workforce Solutions - Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Auditor I-III; Program Supervisor; VR Business Systems Trainer; Associate Reviewing Attorney. |
| Lone Star Day Program, LLC | Behavior Techs |
TWC-led Statewide Initiative Connects Veterans and Employers
Texas recorded a total of 14,461,300 nonfarm jobs after shedding 11,100 positions in September. Over the year, the state added 154,300 jobs for an annual growth rate of 1.1 percent, outpacing the national rate by 0.8 percentage points. Texas’ civilian labor force registered at 15,948,400 after adding 15,800 people over the month. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 3,600 people. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Texas registered at 4.4 percent. “The addition of more than 154,000 jobs over the year reflects balanced growth across Texas industries,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “Texas continues to outpace the nation because of innovative programs like Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, which are equipping students with skills that help businesses compete today and plan for tomorrow.” The Manufacturing industry had the largest private sector over-the-month increase in September after adding 4,700 jobs. Professional and Business Services added 1,600 jobs over the month while Information added 1,400. “The 15.9 million Texans in our labor force drive our economy, and TWC is dedicated to fueling their success,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “Through statewide initiatives like our annual Hiring Red, White & You! career fairs and the Texas HireAbility campaign, we are actively connecting Texans of all abilities with the critical training and resources they need to build prosperous, lifelong careers.” The Midland metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had the lowest unemployment rate with a not seasonally adjusted rate of 3.2 percent in September. It was followed by the Abilene, Amarillo, College Station-Bryan, and San Angelo MSAs, which registered at 3.5 percent. “TWC is focused on ensuring that every Texan can find a rewarding career that allows them to contribute their unique skills and experiences to our economy,” said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett. “Initiatives like this month’s Texas HireAbility campaign help strengthen our communities and allow Texas businesses to tap into a dedicated and driven talent pool.” Employment estimates released by TWC are produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. * All estimates are subject to revision. To access this and more employment data, visit TexasLMI.com . The Texas Labor Market Information Data for September is scheduled to be released on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (CT).
This November, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is hosting the 15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! event series. The series includes nearly 30 hiring events across the state from Nov. 2-20 to connect veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to Texas employers. The local event in Tyler will take place on Nov. 10th at 1421 S. Beckham, Tyler, TX 75701, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. "Texas is the best place for veterans and military families,” said Governor Greg Abbott. "More than 1.4 million veterans call our great state home. Their skills and leadership make our economy stronger. These hiring events put their talents to work." "Texas is proud to be home to more than 1.4 million veterans, whose unmatched leadership, dedication, and technical skills make them invaluable assets to our state's economy,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “The Hiring Red, White & You! initiative is our way of thanking these brave men and women by directly connecting them with world-class career opportunities in Texas.” TWC partners on the events with Texas Workforce Solutions, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), and the Texas Medical Center. “As a Navy veteran, I know firsthand the value veterans bring to the workplace,” said Texas Veterans Commission Chairwoman Laura Koerner. “Hiring Red, White & You! creates important opportunities for veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses across Texas. We’re grateful to the Governor, our friends at TWC, employers and all of our partners who work alongside us to serve those who served.” Since 2012, these free hiring events have connected more than 28,000 employers with 167,000 job seekers, including 56,157 active-duty military, transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses. Hiring Red, White & You! events have also resulted in more than 4,100 same-day hires. “Texas veterans and military spouses possess a world-class work ethic and diverse talents that are ready to be put to work today,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “Through the Hiring Red, White & You! event series, we are making sure our military community has the direct connections they need to find rewarding, high-demand careers that honor their service.” Employers can participate in Hiring Red, White & You! at no cost and are encouraged to visit TWC’s Hiring Red, White & You page for more information. Through the WeHireVets initiative, TWC also recognizes businesses in which veterans make up at least 10% of the workforce. “Hiring a veteran is more than a way to honor their service—it's also a smart business decision that brings valuable skills and experience to the workplace,” said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett. “Through programs like Hiring Red, White & You! and WeHireVets recognition, we are encouraging employers to tap into this highly skilled talent pool.” For information on all veteran workforce services available in Texas, visit twc.texas.gov/veterans .
