• What types of posts are allowed on the Roadtechs.com Job Boards?
• What information should not be posted on the Job Boards?
• How do I apply for a job posted on Roadtechs.com?
• The Email Link in the Job Post Doesn't Work.
• What if the recruiter does not respond to my resume submission?
• How do I create a post on a Job Board?
• I'm not receiving resumes from my job post(s)
• Why was my post removed?
• Can I use html tags anywhere in my posts?
• Why didn't my post show up?
• Can I edit my posts on Roadtechs.com?
• How do I get my non-job post removed from a Roadtechs Job Board?
• How do I get my job post removed from a Roadtechs Job Board?
• Shops - Add your graphic to your Roadtechs posts!
• Linking to your Post Box from a Job Board post.
• Emailing a Job Board post.

What types of posts are allowed on the Roadtechs.com Job Boards?

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1. Jobs posted by legitimate job shops.
2. Timely, pertinent news (usually posted by Roadtechs staff).
3. (Rarely) Contact requests.

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What information should not be posted on the Job Boards?

1. Never openly post personally identifiable information on the Internet.
2. Never post credit card information on the Internet unless you know the company and they are using a secure server.
3. Never provide credit card information to a prospective employer, no legitimate firm will ever solicit you for money.
4. Avoid disclosing your marital status.
5. Be particularly cautious with employers outside of the United States.
6. Spam, pornography, commercial ads, jokes, pyramid schemes, resumes or third party job posts. These can get you blocked from the site.

How do I apply for a job posted on Roadtechs?

If you see a job you think you might be interested in, and qualified for, open the original job post and follow the instructions in the post.

If there are no instructions on how to apply, then click on the e-mail link in the upper left-hand corner of the post (normally the poster's name or their shop name). Introduce yourself in the e-mail as you would any cover letter and then either attach your resume to the e-mail, or include it in the body. Make sure you spell check your documents, then send them off.

If you get a bad e-mail address, see if you can locate a good address in the Shops page.

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The Email Link in the Job Post Doesn't Work.

If you click on the email link in a job post and nothing happens, or you get an error message, there may be a problem with your browser's program defaults. In the case of Microsoft's Internet Explorer, use the tools menu and then select programs. Make sure your default email program has been set up correctly. Other browsers should be similar.

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What if the recruiter does not respond to my resume submission?

In the internet era, where a single user can send hundreds of resumes a day to various recruiters, and where a recruiter's job posting on Roadtechs.com may receive hundreds of resumes for a particular job, DO NOT expect that the recruiter will send you a resume receipt response or be updating you on the status of your resume. If your e-mail to the recruiter did not bounce back to you, then the recruiter has received your resume.

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How do I create a post on a Job Board?

1. Please review the types of posts that are allowed / not allowed above.
2. You are posting information on the internet and it will be indexed and searchable by the search engines. If you do not want your name, address and phone number available to the entire internet, then do not post personal information on the job boards. A valid email address or URL is all you need to allow interested parties to contact you.
3. From the Main menu, select your area (nuke, petro, etc.), then job board.
4. Click on the "add a post to the (area) job board" link.
5. The first field (required) asks if you are posting a job. If you are posting a job, even if you are not a shop, click the "y" button; otherwise, click the "n" button.
6. Enter your company name (required) in the name field.
7. Enter your email address (required) and make sure your email address is correct and properly formatted. If you use poorly formatted email addresses, then the jobseeker's email program may not be able to send you a reply. The only valid separator between email addresses is the semi-colon. If you would rather use a URL for applicants to apply, see the section below on adding an external link to your post.
   If you're providing a link for applicants to use, and you would rather not receive emails from your post, then use the email address DoNotReply@roadtechs.com. This address is ignored when a post is displayed and applicants must use the website URL to apply. Please do not use the DoNotReply@roadtechs.com unless you are also using a website URL for applications or no one will be able to respond to your job post.

   What good looks like:
   

   • jim@domain.xyz
     
   • jim@domain.xyz; bob@domain.xyz; wendy@domain.xyz

   What bad looks like:
   
   • jim@www.domain.xyz (the www should not be included)
     
   • jim@domain.xyz,bob@domain.xyz (only semi-colons should be used as separators)
     
   • jim@domain.xyz:bob@domain.xyz (only semi-colons should be used as separators)
     
   • jim@domain.xyz(www.domain.xyz) (web addresses should not be included)

8. Enter a subject (required) for your post. This will appear on the Job Board main page as the title of your post. Try to be descriptive and concise. Many people do not read the content of these posts.
   Put the job title in the subject field - If you want your job post to end up in searches, then you have to put the actual job title in the subject field. You may want to add fun facts about where the job is located, but that should go in the body of the post. More often than not, people are using the search tools and job emails to get their job opportunities. If the actual job title (i.e. "millwright" or "design engineer") isn't in the subject (title) of the job post, then the post probably isn't going to be seen.
9. The Job Title drop-down field when used with a valid email address for replies, will automatically search the Black Book resume database for possible candidates for your job posting and email them to you. It will also append a generic job title to the subject line of the post, allowing more consistent job searching. You must have a current Quarterly or Annual job posting subscription to have access to the Black Book resume database. New Black Book client users will be directed to a sign-up page to create an account.
   Note: If you don't wish to receive these resume emails, just don't use the Job Title drop-down. Please note that this feature will not work when using a reply URL link and the DoNotReply@roadtechs.com email address.
10. Enter your message (required). If you are not a strong speller, try creating your message in your word processor, spell check your work, and then copy it into a job board post. HTML code is not allowed in the message body.
11. If you want to add an external link to your post where folks can apply for the position, then fill in the "optional link url" field. Use a standard web address like "www.myisp.com/apply". If you're providing a link for applicants to use, and you would rather not receive emails from your post, then use the email address DoNotReply@roadtechs.com. This address is ignored when a post is displayed and applicants must use the website URL to apply. Please do not use the DoNotReply@roadtechs.com unless you are also using a website URL for applications or no one will be able to respond to your job post.
12. If you filled in the "optional link url", then you must fill in the "link title" field to give your link a name in your post (the name others will click on to access your link). Something like "Click here to apply would be fine.
13. You can use the "optional image url" to add an external graphic to your post. Use a standard web address like "http://www.myisp.com/mypage/graphic.jpg".
14. You should always enter a password in the optional password box. Entering a password will allow you to edit your post if you make a mistake. A password will also allow you to delete your own post if it is not a job or to mark the position as filled for job posts.
15. Click in either the "I agree" or the "I do not agree" radio button. You must agree to the terms and conditions of the Roadtechs.com User Agreement to post on this site. If you check the "I do not agree" radio button, your information will not be posted.
16. Verify your data, and then click the "post message" button. Only click the button once. If you don't see your post when you go back to the job board, use your browser's "Refresh" or "Reload" button to reload the page. If you click the button again, you will end up with multiple posts.

There are a few web hosts out there that have overly restrictive email spam filters that may bounce emails from users trying to send you a resume. If your email server is hosted by one of these restrictive hosts (like 1and1.com for example), then you may need to contact roadtechs.com to discuss alternatives. You can use our mail form here.

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Why was my post removed?

Non-job posts are automatically removed after 21 days. After a couple of weeks, non-job posts are no longer being read and they dilute the function of the job boards, listing jobs.

The following types of posts will be removed from the Roadtechs.com site:

1. Any post that does not follow the GENERAL POLICIES and GUIDELINES of ROADTECHS Internet Web Site.
2. Replies with no significant content (i.e. just an e-mail address or phone number).
3. Third-party job posts. Only client shops are allowed to post jobs on the Roadtechs.com site.
4. Non-job posts that are incorrectly marked as a job post (with [$$$]).
5. Spam.
6. Pornography.
7. Unauthorized advertisements.
8. Defamation of Utilities, Plants, Contract Shops, or contractors.
9. Posting of resumes within any Job Board; (links to your resume within Roadtechs.com or another site are permitted).
10. Posts that do not pertain to the region they are posting in (ex. I&C Tech posting availability for a job in the Electric Transmission and Distribution area).

Can I put html tags anywhere in my posts on the job boards?

Nope. You can't use HTML tags anywhere in the job boards. Due to abuse of the boards by spammers and porn posters, we have elected to turn off HTML tags in our posts. If you want to show your graphic in your post, there is a field for that purpose in the job board form. There is also a field for linking to an external web page.

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Why didn't my post show up?

Your post most likely did not show up, because your browser did not reload the page, it simply pulled it out of cache. Please click the "Reload" or "Refresh" button on your browser and your post should appear.

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Can I edit my posts on a Roadtechs.com Job Board?

Yes! assuming that you used a password when you originally posted.

• Just find your post on the Job Board and click on the title to call up the post.
• Look for the [Edit] link and click on it. If the edit link is not there, then you cannot edit your own post and you will have to follow the instruction in the next section.
• Enter your password and then click on the edit button.
• Edit the post as required.
• When edits are complete, click on the post message to save your changes. You will be redirected to the main job board listing.

If you didn't use a password in your original post, or the edit link does not appear in your post, you will have to use the e-mail link and have us (roadtechs.com) edit your post. Use the "e-mail roadtechs" link from the main menu. When you are filling out the e-mail, we are going to need to know:

• If you can find the post you want changed, just copy the URL into your email with the content you want edited. Or, you'll need to send us all of the following:
• The region you posted in (nuclear, petro, computer, etc).
• The date and time of the post.
• Your name as it appears on the post.
• The content you want edited.

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How do I get my non-job post removed from Roadtechs?

All non-job posts will be automatically deleted after 21 days. If you need the post deleted before the 21 day period is over, read on...

If you used a password when you originally created your non-job post:

• Just find your post on the Job Board and click on the title to call up the post.
• Look for the [Delete] link and click on it. If the delete link is not there, then you cannot delete your own post and you will have to follow the instructions in the next section.
• Enter your password and then click on the delete button.
• You will be asked Are you sure you want to delete this post? If yes, then click on the delete button. If you are not sure, then use the Click here to cancel and return to the board.

If you didn't use a password in your original post, or the delete link does not appear in your post, you will have to use the e-mail link and have us (roadtechs.com) edit your post. Use the "e-mail roadtechs" link from the main menu. When you are filling out the e-mail, we are going to need to know:

• If you can find the post you want removed, just copy the URL into your email. Or, you'll need to send us all of the following:
• The region you posted in (nuclear, petro, computer, etc).
• The date and time of the post.
• Your name as it appears on the post.

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How do I get my job post removed from Roadtechs?

Job posts are not normally deleted from the boards, they are marked as filled. We use this method as an indication to our users of bord activity. When a job post is marked as filled, all contact information is removed from the post and (Postion filled) is appended to the post title.
If you used a password when you originally posted:

• Just find your post on the Job Board and click on the title to call up the post.
• Look for the [Mark Postion as Filled] link and click on it. If the filled link is not there, then you cannot indicate your position is no longer available and you will have to follow the instructions in the next section.
• Enter your password and then click on the delete button.
• You will be asked Are you sure you want to delete this post? If yes, then click on the delete button. If you are not sure, then use the Click here to cancel and return to the board.

If you didn't use a password in your original post, or the filled link does not appear in your post, you will have to use the e-mail link and have us (roadtechs.com) mark your post as filled. Use the "e-mail roadtechs" link from the main menu. When you are filling out the e-mail, we are going to need to know:

• If you can find the post you want to mark as filled, just copy the URL into your email. Or, you'll need to send us all of the following:
• The region you posted in (nuclear, petro, computer, etc).
• The date and time of the post.
• Your name as it appears on the post.

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"/alltech2.gif"raphic to your Roadtechs posts!

If you are a shop with a listing in the Roadtechs shops pages (main menu, region, shops), you can add your graphic to your posts:

• Go to your shops page and right click on your graphic.
• Click on properties.
• Select the Address (URL) text from the properties box (should look something like "/alltech2.gif").
• Copy the address to the clipboard.
• Close the properties box.
• Paste the address into the "optional image url" box in the message posting form.

Emailing a Job Board post.

The following steps will show you how to email a job post to someone:

1. Find the post you would like to email. Note, only job posts will have the email link at the bottom.
2. Click on the "Email this post to a friend" link at the bottom of the post.
3. Enter the real name of the recipient in the first box (required).
4. Enter the email address of the recipient in the second box (required).
5. Enter your name in the third box to create the "from" address (required).
6. Enter your email address in the forth box to create the "from" address (required).
7. Click on the Send Email button to send the email. The recipient will receive an email with all of the job post data and links to the site.

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