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Austin ranks as a top hard-working city

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That’s the skyline of one of America’s hardest-working cities: Austin, TX | Photo by @variant_aerial

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Cue the song “Workin’ Day and Night,” because Austin is the No. 8 hardest-working city in America, according to a new WalletHub study.

Factors considered in the study included employment rate, average weekly work hours, and share of workers with multiple jobs. Irving (No. 5) + Dallas (No. 10) were the only other cities in the state to rank in the top 10.

If all of this hard workin’ talk has sparked your curiosity about jobs in Austin, we’re here to help you out.

We’ve rounded up 10 current open positions across various industries in the Capital City. From video game designing to carbonating beer at a local brewery, check out these jobs.

Austin Metro Construction Inspector, TxDOT

Job duties: Inspect construction methods + workmanship of roadways, bridges, and traffic signals

Cellar Lead, Vista Brewing

Job duties: Carbonate finished beer, mill grain, rack beer, clean and organize brewery

Senior Account Manager, Amazon

Job duties: Build relationships with partners, identify how to improve business input metrics, and assist with the definition and design of tools

Customer Service Agent, Southwest Airlines

Job duties: Greet customers, handle ticketing, and provide current flight + departure information

Ergonomist, Tesla

Job duties: Conduct safety hazard analysis, evaluate facility designs, and amend work standards

Reservationist, Aba

Job duties: Take reservations, greet guests, and arrange chairs + tables

Executive Assistant I, Austin Independent School District

Job duties: Assist with presentations, maintain calendars, and screen incoming calls

Talent Business Partner, YETI

Job duties: Support frontline managers, act as a point of contact for employee questions, and deliver performance reviews

Dance Instructor - TownLake, YMCA of Austin

Job duties: Plan and choreograph dance lessons for children + build positive relationships with parents and participants

Game Designer/Engineer, Activision

Job duties: Create gameplay systems, manage player inventory, and track player stats

Now, let’s get to work, Austin.

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