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          "text": "<p>THE PERKS</p><ul><li>Competitive Pay</li><li>Immediate Benefits</li><li>Paid Time Off</li><li>Employee Discounts, including tire discounts</li><li>Competitive Bonus Program</li><li>Employer 401(k) Match</li><li>On-Site Gym</li><li>And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!</li></ul><p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p><div sr-tagline=\"\"></div><p><strong>EEO-Statement: </strong></p><p>EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to&#xa0;<a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[email protected]</a>&#xa0;or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.</p><p>&#xa0;</p><p>Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.</p>",
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