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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - August 17, 2026

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To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday August 17, 2026 

Job Title: Warehouse Associate                                                          City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for an employment agency company. Duties: Perform warehouse tasks as instructed, including picking and movement of stock, and completing paperwork. Pull back issue stock as needed to complete back issues reduction as requested by the customer. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Computer literacy to handle basic documentation and inventory systems.

Pay: $18.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1907581

 

Monday August 17, 2026 

Job Title: House Cleaner/Cleaning Technician                                    City: Utica, NY

Full time for a cleaning service. Duties: Clean and maintain residential homes and commercial properties. Vacuum, mop, dust, and sanitize surfaces. Clean kitchens, bathrooms, breakrooms, and common areas. Deliver detailed, high-quality cleaning services. Help create healthier, cleaner environments for our clients. Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $19.00 - $26.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1691991     

 

Tuesday August 18, 2026 

Job Title: Part Sales Manager                                                              City: Yorkville, NY

Part time for an auto parts store. Duties: Lead efforts to exceed sales targets, optimize inventory levels, and ensure timely returns processing and merchandising. Monitor sales goals, inventory accuracy, and performance standards to drive business success. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.55/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1900597

 

Tuesday August 18, 2026

Job Title: Client Services Representative II                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time for a financial institution. Duties: Identifies client needs and recommends solutions when fraud has been identified. Records data captured during client interactions accurately. Requirements: 1+ years of customer/client service experience, including experience handling difficult client situations required. 1+ years of experience in the banking/financial industry preferred.

Pay: $25.00 - $27.63/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1887992

 

Wednesday August 19, 2026

Job Title: Metal Finisher/Grinder                                                         City: Little Falls, NY

Full time for a manufacturer. Duties: Use various grinding tools and attachments to obtain required surface finish. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. Prepare work surface via cutting and finishing. Set up and operate grinding equipment. Requirements: Previous fabricating experience. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $22.00 - $31.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1688984

 

Wednesday August 19, 2026

Job Title: Zone Team Leader                                                               City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for a discount store. Duties: Provide guidance and direction for the successful operation of a particular zone of the overall retail sales floor of a store location. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Minimum of two years’ retail experience in a supervisory role required.

Pay: $18.25 - $19.25/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1894497

 

Thursday August 20, 2026

Job Title: Customer Service Associate                                               City: Rome, NY

Full time for a drugstore chain. Duties: Register sales on assigned cash register, provide customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Requirements: Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1869022

 

Thursday August 20, 2026

Job Title: Surveillance Operator                                                         City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Responsible for properly executing surveillance duties on assigned shift to adequately protect the life and property of customers, associates, and the company. Provide excellent guest service to both internal and external guests. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1907017

 

Friday August 21, 2026

Job Title: CNC Lathe Operator                                                            City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a manufacturing company. Duties: Must be familiar with inserts, speeds and feeds, utilizing proper tooling for setups and job planning. CNC Lathe maintenance required. Responsible for inspection of parts. Requirements: Must have at least 3 years of Lathe experience. Valid NYS driver's license. Software experience is a plus. 

Pay: $60,320 - $66,560/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1695202

 

Friday August 21, 2026

Job Title: Baker                                                                                   City: Hamilton, NY

Full time for a food service company. Duties: Prepare baked goods according to recipes and production specifications. Ensure proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment. Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay: $19.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1901140

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Featured Job Opportunities, Free Training, and Hiring Events - August 14, 2026

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Explore the possibilities below and mark your calendars!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 8/17/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 8/18/26 – FREE Virtual Job Fair: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties. Don’t miss the 3 – County Job Fair on Tuesday, August 18th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM! 
  • 8/18/26 – WKTV Career Fair 9:00AM – 2:00PM at the MVCC Jorgensen Center, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY. Visit https://www.wktv.com/career-fair/ for more information. 
  • 8/20/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. 
  • 8/25/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • Indium Open Interviews every Tuesday in August from 9:00AM – 11:00PM at Indium, 5836 Success Drive, Rome; every Wednesday in August from 9:00AM – 11:00PM at Indium, 34 Robinson Road, Clinton; and every Thursday in August from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at Indium, 34 Robinson Road, Clinton. 
  • 9/9/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
  • 9/22/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 9/30/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • First Student Commercial License Permit Online Training Series – First Student is providing an online training series for applicants to prepare for the CDL written test. One of the first steps to obtaining a CDL is to pass a 3-part written test for a Commercial License Permit (CLP). These training sessions make the information in the CDL handbook easier to understand. After completing the online CLP Training Sessions contact your First Student location for next steps to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License. 
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  • Mohawk Valley Build – MV Build is a paid 14-week training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The program runs from September 14 to December 17. It is held Monday – Thursday from 5:00PM – 8:30PM at the MVCC Construction and Trades Building, 335 Catherine St., Utica, NY. MV Build provides classroom and hands-on experience, a nationally recognized credential, and an opportunity to enter into a union apprenticeship upon completion of the program.
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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - August 10, 2026

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To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday August 10, 2026 

Job Title: Home Health Aide                                                                City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Maintain clients in their own home by primarily providing limited hands on care with light housekeeping and meal preparation as a secondary function within the confines of the client's immediate surroundings. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $18.65 - $19.65/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1688011

 

Monday August 10, 2026 

Job Title: Financial Management Analyst                                            City: Rome, NY

Full time for a government department. Duties: Manages programs and processes in order to ensure efficient and compliant execution of financial management resources. Prepare and deliver briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions with other staff service functions. Requirements: Must have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree.

Pay: $40,736 - $101,375/year. Benefits.                                               Job Order # NY1691322     

 

Tuesday August 11, 2026 

Job Title: Centralized Scheduler                                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time for an addiction treatment center. Duties: Responsible for scheduling patient individual and medical sessions. Confirm status updates of patient appointments. Performs quality assurance activities. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Associate degree preferred. One year employment experience in the medical records or human services field required.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1873647

 

Tuesday August 11, 2026

Job Title: Count Room Associate                                                        City: Vernon, NY

Part time for a casino hotel. Duties: Perform the tasks of collecting slot machines and table games drop boxes; counting and strapping currency contained in the drop boxes; and organizing other paperwork and entering data into a computer. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Must be detail oriented and comfortable following company policies, procedures and controls without question.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1860060

 

Wednesday August 12, 2026

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Perform maintenance and repair on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 2 years of experience. Must have a valid, clean driver's license. DOT physical exam and alcohol/drug pre-screening test required.

Pay: $28.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1688967

 

Wednesday August 12, 2026

Job Title: Merchandising Sales Associate                                           City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for a retail chain store. Duties: Travel to stores within an assigned district to own and execute “start to finish” variable tasks such as planograms, as well as provide support for other tasks including merchandise and fixture assembly, and the maintenance of all signage. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. Prior retail and/or merchandising experience.

Pay: $16.25 - $20.30/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1868958

 

Thursday August 13, 2026

Job Title: Grill Cook                                                                            City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a local cafe. Duties: Prepare breakfast and lunch items to order. Grill, cook, and fry foods such as hamburgers, French fries, eggs, and pancakes. Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters. Restock kitchen supplies. Requirements: Three to six months of any type of work experience.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1688007

 

Thursday August 13, 2026

Job Title: Patient Care Technician                                                      City: Utica, NY

Full time for a non-profit health system. Duties: Assists staff in provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of safe and clean environments. Requirements: Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1861630

 

Friday August 14, 2026

Job Title: Welder                                                                                 City: Little Falls, NY

Full time for a manufacturer. Duties: TIG weld, spot weld and MIG weld stainless steel. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. Requirements: BOCES welding certificate or 6 months of welding experience. Previous fabricating experience. Must be able to read measuring tapes and operate tools- grinder, and welding torch. 

Pay: $22.00 - $31.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1688983

 

Friday August 14, 2026

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: Morrisville, NY

Full time for a rehabilitation center. Duties: Play a vital role in meal preparation, ensuring that all dishes are prepared according to established recipes and dietary guidelines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Experience working in a kitchen environment, preferably in a dietary department or similar setting.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1873206

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Featured Job Opportunities, Free Training, and Hiring Events - August 7. 2026

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Check out these valuable upcoming opportunities! 

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 8/11/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 8/13/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Public Library located at 303 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 8/17/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 8/18/26 – FREE Virtual Job Fair: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties. Don’t miss the 3 – County Job Fair on Tuesday, August 18th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM!
  • 8/20/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. 
  • 8/25/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • Indium Open Interviews every Tuesday in August from 9:00AM – 11:00PM at Indium, 5836 Success Drive, Rome; every Wednesday in August from 9:00AM – 11:00PM at Indium, 34 Robinson Road, Clinton; and every Thursday in August from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at Indium, 34 Robinson Road, Clinton. 
  • 9/9/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
  • 9/22/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 9/30/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • First Student Commercial License Permit Online Training Series – First Student is providing an online training series for applicants to prepare for the CDL written test. One of the first steps to obtaining a CDL is to pass a 3-part written test for a Commercial License Permit (CLP). These training sessions make the information in the CDL handbook easier to understand. After completing the online CLP Training Sessions contact your First Student location for next steps to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License.
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  • Mohawk Valley Build – MV Build is a paid 14-week training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The program runs from September 14 to December 17. It is held Monday – Thursday from 5:00PM – 8:30PM at the MVCC Construction and Trades Building, 335 Catherine St., Utica, NY. MV Build provides classroom and hands-on experience, a nationally recognized credential, and an opportunity to enter into a union apprenticeship upon completion of the program. 
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Wampsville Mini Job Fair - August 20, 2026

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Location: MADISON COUNTY CAREER CENTER 133 N. Court St. Wampsville, NY 13163

August 20th - 1pm to 3pm

For more information about this event, contact James Bepko at

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