THE Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has begun screening candidates following the National Recruitment Drive, held at the National Cycling Velodrome, Balmain, Couva, between October 19-24.

In a news release on November 14, the ministry said it is advancing the recruitment process to fill 1,100 vacancies.

It said vacancies in the ministry span a range of operational and technical roles, including labourers, semi-skilled labourers, tradesmen assistants, electricians, mechanics, heavy equipment operators, medium equipment operators, plumbers, masons, carpenters, watchmen, river control workers, polishers and heavy loaders.