Hammond Job Postings

JOB POSTING: Laborer

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Department: Sanitary District Job Title: Laborer Date Requested: May 8, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $23.33 per hourfull-time, shift workMonday – Friday7:00am – 3:30pmSaturday & Sunday off Job Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions Must be able to use hand and power tools Must have a valid …

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College Bound Application Deadline Approaching

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With the end of the school year approaching, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. would like to remind all returning college students and high school seniors to apply for the College Bound Scholarship Program. This Program provides eligible students with up to $10,500 per year toward tuition at the accredited college or university of their choice located in Indiana. The …

Hammond Job Postings

JOB POSTING: Labor Trainee

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Department: Sanitary District Job Title: Laborer Date Requested: May 8, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $23.33 per hourfull-time, shift workMonday – Friday7:00am – 3:30pmSaturday & Sunday off Job Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions Must be able to use hand and power tools Must have a valid …

Hammond Job Postings

JOB POSTING: Labor Operator

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Department: Sanitary District Job Title: Laborer Date Requested: May 8, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $23.33 per hourfull-time, shift workMonday – Friday7:00am – 3:30pmSaturday & Sunday off Job Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions Must be able to use hand and power tools Must have a valid …

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Hammond Announces Exciting Arrival of Zaxbys

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The City of Hammond is thrilled to announce that Zaxbys, the saucy chicken chain known for its famous Chicken Fingerz wings, and signature sauces, is officially coming to Hammond at 5903 Calumet Ave. Founded in Georgia in 1990, Zaxbys has grown into a major Southeastern favorite with more than 1,000 locations across 22 states and soon, Hammond residents and visitors …

3D rendering of a Hammond Police squad car by Ray Escamilla.

Mayor Announces New Assistant Chief of Police

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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. today announced the promotion of Captain Christopher Gootee to the rank of Assistant Chief of Police for the Hammond Police Department. Assistant Chief Gootee has served the Hammond Police Department with distinction since July 21, 2005. Over the course of his career, he has steadily risen through the ranks—earning promotions to Corporal in 2013, Sergeant …

Hammond Job Postings

JOB POSTING: Laborer

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Department: Sanitary District Job Title: Laborer Date Requested: May 8, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $23.33 per hourfull-time, shift workMonday – Friday7:00am – 3:30pmSaturday & Sunday off Job Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions Must be able to use hand and power tools Must have a valid …

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Annual Action Plan Public Comment Period

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In accordance with regulations set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Hammond has developed its Annual Action Plan for the years 2026-2027. This plan outlines the available resources and their proposed uses to address the community’s development needs, affordable housing requirements, and priorities for homelessness within the city. Notice is hereby given that …