Weatherford EDA
Weatherford
Economic
Development
Authority, Inc.
WORKFORCE RESOURCES
December 2011
WEATHERFORD/PARKER COUNTY WORKFORCE RESOURCES
A.
Population & Labor Force
Population
Weatherford
25,250 (2010 Census)
Parker County
116,927 (2010 Census)
Weatherford Labor Force – Nov. 2011
# Employed
# Unemployed
Parker County Labor Force – Nov. 2011
# Employed
# Unemployed
Fort Worth/Arlington MSA - Nov. 2011
# Employed
# Unemployed
Labor Force
12,952(11/2011)
55,637 (11/2011)
12,952
Unemployment 6.7%
12,080
872
55,637
Unemployment 6.5%
51,994
3,643
1,080,500
Unemployment 7.3%
1, 001,900
78,600
Source: Texas Workforce Center Labor Review
49% of Parker County Labor Force commutes (east) to jobs in Tarrant County (Fort Worth).
B.
Lowe’s Home Improvement Center
Opened January 27, 2005
138 Full Time and Part Time Positions
4,700 applications were completed for the 138 available positions
Newspaper. Word-of-mouth, NCT Workforce Center
Source: Lowe’s Human Resource Department, Weatherford
C.
May 9, 2005 “Quick” search of North Central Texas Workforce (NCTWF) Job-Seeker database:
1. Office & Administrative Support (O&AS), customer services reps and “other O&AS experience
and skills.
a. Weatherford
583
05/09/05
b. Mineral Wells
(15 miles N. W.) 270
05/09/05
c. Granbury
(22 miles S. W.) 290
05/09/05
d. Does NOT include labor force east, in to Fort Worth MSA.
2. $8.50 per hour salary range.
3. Over 1140 applications in TWC database identified to qualify.
4. NCTWF - Weatherford Account Manager stated that a “real” job posting for 350 to 500 jobs for
O&AS, and adding “computer”/telephone systems operations” experience will increase the
number of “qualified” applicants 2x or 3x’s the 1140.
D.
North Central Texas Workforce (NCTWF) Job Fair
May 3, 2005
Texas National Guard Armory, Weatherford, Texas
Over 300 attendees, most employed
Over 10 employers;
1. Jamak Fabrications
2. Interstate Connection
3. Experience Works
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4.
5.
6.
7.
TCM Disaster Services
Personnel Services
McDonalds
Target (150 new jobs) – 1st new store in Weatherford to open Summer 2005 (July)
a. NO applications accepted; Job Fair scheduled for May 9 – May 13, 2005 (Results to
follow about May 16, 2005).
b. 225 positions available
c. Posted wages:
1) Sales Associate - starting @ $6.75/ hr
2) Cashier - starting @ $6.75/hr
3) Supervisors - DOQ & experience
4) Stockers & Loaders - $7.00/hr with shift differential
5) ALL including medical and vacation benefits.
8. Office Depot (50 new jobs) – 1st new store in Weatherford to open Summer 2005
a. 150 Applicants for 30 positions
9. Texas National Guard
10. Campbell Health System – 13 FT/11 PT positions (50% RN’s)
E.
Hudson Oaks (IH-20 & East Parker County) Super Wal-Mart, 203,084 SF, 425 positions filled –
2,500+ applications. Opened August 24, 2005. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Monday, August 29, 2005,
Tarrant Business Section, p 2C, Shlachter, Perotin, Fuquay & Co. – “Wal-Marts really are everywhere”)
F. SALARY SURVEY FOR CALL CENTER POSITIONS – Parker County/Weatherford, TX:
November 23, 2004
POSITION
LOW WAGE/ HR
HIGH WAGE/ HR
Reservation Sales
Customer Service Agent
Customer Service
Representative
Documentation Clerk
Production Coordinator
Group Sales Agent
Group Sales Coordinator
(If a Clerical Support
Position to the Agents)
Coordinator Position (I.E.
Supervisory or
Management over the
"Sales Agents")
Accounting Clerk
$9.80
$9.97
$9.40
$16.34 hr
$14.36
$14.81
$10.58
$11.22
$8.19
$7.70
$15.50
$19.59
$20.97
$12.59
$22.78
$45.29
$10.48
$16.12
Source: North Central Texas Workforce, Moneisa Downs, Center Manager, Weatherford, TX, "Career Info Net”, Bureau of Labor Statistics, TWC and LMI, (labor marker information) 2002 data, Fort Worth, Arlington area.
Data as of May 2005.
G. WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
City
2010 (US Census)
2009 (est.)*
2008 (est)*
2007 (est.)*
2006 (est.)*
2005
2004
2003
2000 (Census)
1990
1970

POPULATION
County
25,250 (+32.9 since 2000)
26,650 (2.7% increase)
25,950 (3.8% increase)
25,000 (3.95% increase)
24,000 (2.3% increase)
23,450 (7.05% increase)
21,900 (6.57% increase)
20,550 (3.79% increase)
19,000
14,804
11,750
116,927 (+32.1 since 2000)
123,950 (3.03% increase)
120,300 (3.53% increase)
116,200 (3.68% increase)
112,000 (3.9% increase)
107,800 (4.61% increase)
103,050 (4.67% increase)
98,450 (3.91% increase)
88,495
64,785
33,888
2009 Estimate provided by North Central Texas Council of Governments.
For additional information: Contact: Weatherford Economic Development Authority, Inc., 1320 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 200, Weatherford, TX 76086 Phone: 817-5949429 or Metro: 817-596-0400Email: [email protected]
This information is deemed to be from a reliable source, but is not warranted in any way by the Weatherford Economic Development Authority.
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RACE/ETHNICITY*
White
Hispanic
Black
American Indian
Asian
Other
Two or more
90.90%
10.20%
2.10%
0.90%
0.70%
4.10%
1.40%
*Totals are greater than 100 because some individuals select two or more categories.
Weatherford College:
University (TCU):
EDUCATION – COLLEGES (STATE & PRIVATE)
WITHIN 30 MILES
Enrollment:
7,644 Fall 2011
Enrollment:
9,518 Fall 2011
WORKFORCE ANALAYSIS
LABOR ANALYSIS
Radius of the Labor Drawing Area (Miles):
Estimated Labor Unemployed:
Total High School Graduates 2010
Number of Work Stoppages in Last 5 Years:
Wage/Labor Survey Available:
Mfg. Workers in Unions:
Union Security Contracts are prohibited
AVAILABLE WORKFORCE
(Commuting Pattern)
To Tarrant County/Fort Worth
Remaining in Parker County/Weatherford
20 plus
2415
1,091 (County)
0
Yes
0%
430 (Weatherford)
49%
41%
Data as of July 2008. For additional information: Contact: Weatherford Economic Development Authority, Inc.;
1320 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 200, Weatherford, TX 76086 Phone: 817-594-9429 or Metro: 817-596-0400
Email: [email protected]
This information is deemed to be from a reliable source, but is not warranted in any way by the Weatherford Economic Development Authority.
(817) 594-9429
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H. Major Employers:
MAJOR INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING/WHOLESALE/COMMERCIAL EMPLOYERS
NAME
PRODUCT
C.D. Hartnett Co.
Dralco, Inc.
Heritage Plastics Central
Hobson A/C & Htg
Hooks Lincoln/Mercury
JAMAK, Inc.
Jerry’s Transportation Center
LaFluer Petroleum(Now TOPKO)
Love’s County Store
Petro
Pilot Truck Stop
Power Service Products, Inc.
RIM, Inc.
Rip Griffin Truck Service
Roger Williams
Southwest Ford
Weatherford Aerospace
Weatherford Cushion Co.
Wholesale Grocery
Fabricated Metal Products/Laser cutting
PVC Pipe & Conduit
Home Comfort/Call center
Auto Dealer
Silicone Rubber
GMC/Chevy/Toyota Auto Dealer
Oil Field Products/Machinery
Truck Stop w/restaurant
Truck Stop / Restaurant
Truck Stop/Restaurant
Diesel Fuel Additives
Plastics/Rubber/N. Gas well Products
Truck Maintenance w
Chrysler Auto Dealer
Auto Dealer
Chemical Milling & Aircraft Parts
Textile Products
EMPL.
YR/EST.
TOWN
276
30
50
103
21
240
420
34
21
125
21
43
35
15
62
160
142
40
1880
1983
2000
1962
1981
1974
1970
1986
1992
1975
1997
1956
1979
2002
1939
1987
1973
1956
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
25
20
25
30
30
25
20
35
25
4
34
40
180
60
110
33
2008
2007
2011
1999
2007
2010
2006
1979
2005
2006
1986
2008
EMPL.
YR/EST.
TOWN
100
70
85
70
35
52
46
89
51
96
40
73
100
120
50
55
70
30
73
60
90
109
350
486
2001
2008
2005
2002
2005
2005
2005
2005
1880
1984
2001
2007
2005
2005
1993
1999
2005
2005
2005
1992
2005
1999
1987
1968
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
EMPL.
YR/EST.
TOWN
356
485
298
945
98
1918
1854
1869
1954
1886
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Hudson Oaks
Weatherford
Hudson Oaks
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Hudson Oaks
Weatherford
Weatherford
a. Industrial/Manufacturing - Natural Gas & Oil Sector
Cameron
Oil Services
Compressor Systems, Inc. (CSI)
Package Compressors
Edge Oilfield Services
Rental Equipment
EOG Resources
Drilling and production
5-Star Measurement
Gas Metering
Premier Natural Resources
Production
Precision Drilling
Drilling
RIM, Inc.
Plastics/Rubber/N. Gas well Products
Saxon Drilling LP Services
Drilling
Schlumberger Training Center
Wireline Training Center - 6/180 trainees
TOP CO (formerly LaFluer Petroleum)
Oil Field Products/Machinery
VALREUS Compression Systems
Compression & Production Services
BJ Services
Well Services
TJ Machine & Tool
Machine Shop
Antelope Oil/Tool co.
Well Cementing Products
Clark’s Precision Tools
Oil Field & Aircraft Parts
MAJOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL EMPLOYERS
NAME
PRODUCT
Albertson’s
Belk
Best Buy
Brookshire’s
Chick-Fil-A
Chili’s
Compass
Cracker Barrel
First National Bank (FNB)
First Financial Bank (FFB)
IHOP
J. C. Penney
Kohl’s
Lowe’s
Mesquite Pit
Montana’s
On-The-Border
PetSmart
Ross
Super Save
Target
The Home Depot
Super Wal-Mart
Weatherford Regional Medical Center
MAJOR PUBLIC EMPLOYERS
Retail Grocery
Retail
Retail
Retail Grocery
Restaurant
Restaurant
Financial
Restaurant
Financial
Financial
Restaurant
Retail
Retail
Retail
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Retail
Retail
Retail Grocery
Retail
Retail
Retail
Hospital/Health Care
NAME
SECTOR
City of Weatherford
Parker County
Weatherford College
Weatherford ISD
U.S. Postal
City Government
County Government
Education
Education
Federal Government
(817) 594-9429
1971
1962
1968
WEATHERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC.
Fax (817) 594-4786
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Weatherford
Mineral Wells
Azle
Mineral Wells
Azle
E-mail: [email protected]
I. 2004 Texas compensation Survey, The Quorom Group - May 1, 2004
Job
5041
5092
5093
5094
5101
5103
5122
5123
5150
3502
3523
3531
3532
3541
3542
3562
3563
3564
3592
1030
1035
1040
1055
1060
1300
1325
1400
1511
1550
1800
1950
9100
Parker/Palo
Pinto
Companies Company
Weighted
Average
Survey Title
Per Hour
Driver 1
Maintenance Mechanic II
Maintenance Mechanic III
Maintenance Mechanic IV
Machine Operator I
Machine Operator III
Warehouse Worker I
Warehouse Worker II
Forklift Operator
Per Month
Accounting Clerk II
Customer Service III
Administrative Clerk I
Administrative Clerk II
HR/Personnel Clerk I
HR/Personnel Clerk II
Administrative Assistant II
Administrative Assistant III
Administrative Assistant IV
Buyer II
Per Year
Plant Manager
General Manager
Production Manager
Engineering Manager
Maintenance Manager
Office Manager
Purchasing Manager
HR/Personnel Manager
Accountant I
Controller
Sales/Marketing Manager
MIS/IT Manager
Production - Supervisor
Selected DFW
E-C-W Region Companies - Company Company Weighted
Weighted Average
Average
State Company
Weighted
Average
$9.17
$12.12
$14.43
$13.72
$9.35
$11.87
$9.74
$11.10
$11.69
**
$15.48
$18.17
**
$9.28
$12.35
$12.87
$12.52
**
$9.44
$13.86
$16.30
$16.62
$10.67
$13.95
$10.91
$11.75
$11.72
$9.88
$15.31
$18.11
$19.57
$10.76
$13.78
$10.60
$12.39
$11.92
$1,818
$3,347
$1,706
$1,916
$1,935
$2,084
$1,632
$2,181
$2,960
$2,643
$2,296
**
**
$2,022
$2,193
**
$2,326
**
**
$3,010
$2,052
$2,740
$1,853
$2,055
$2,139
$2,039
$2,105
$2,191
$2,864
$2,930
$2,315
$2,866
$1,983
$2,191
$2,220
$2,431
$2,426
$2,680
$3,295
$3,553
$78,728
$84,676
$48,963
$80,543
$43,879
$38,267
$46,098
$55,350
$28,352
$62,095
$90,664
$70,480
$34,884
$87,554
**
$71,744
$97,477
$77,348
$47,407
$68,306
$54,537
**
$87,940
$85,001
$70,470
$48,061
$93,152
$90,181
$58,925
$80,052
$66,075
$48,838
$50,403
$61,302
$32,524
$70,236
$90,589
$68,292
$45,601
$110,124
$108,917
$73,443
$91,017
$73,406
$44,044
$63,778
$72,413
$33,922
$83,692
$90,054
$80,792
$52,597
** Data not shown to preserve confidentiality
Data provided by The Quorom Group, 2089 N. Collins, Suite 104, Richardson, TX 75080 Tel: 972.479.1713 (The 2004 Texas
Compensation Survey)
This information is deemed to be from a reliable source, but is not warranted in any way by the Weatherford Economic Development
Authority.
(817) 594-9429
WEATHERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC.
Fax (817) 594-4786
E-mail: [email protected]