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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.

'Apprenticeship Day' Recruitment at Herkimer Working Solutions.

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Join Us at Herkimer Working Solutions, Thursday, December 8th from 10:00am - Noon for APPRENTICESHIP DAY!

 

Heavy Highway Journeyman
$35.15/hr + full benefits


Heavy Highway 1st Year Apprentice
$24.61/hr + full benefits


Building Journeyman
$27.40/hr + full benefits


Building 1st Year Apprentice
$19.18/hr + full benefits

Come and speak with Travis Phillips, Field Representative, Laborers' Local 190 and Sommer Edwards, Project Director  of the Workforce Development Board's Regional Apprenticeship Development &Readiness (RADAR) grant program, an apprenticeship program that allows you to learn a new Trade WHILE GETTING PAID!

WHERE: 320 North Prospect Street
Herkimer, New York 13350

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - Dec. 2, 2022

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See Who's Looking to HIRE YOU this week!

 

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/28/2022

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/2/2022

Hiring Event

We have a super-sized Virtual Career Fair coming up on Tuesday, December 6th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The Mohawk Valley Region has teamed up with our Central NY Region to bring you over 80 businesses looking to hire. Go here to see a partial list of businesses and job openings.  Jobseekers can pre-register and upload their resume at nysdolvirtual6.easyvirtualfair.com

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for Dec. 5– Dec. 9, 2022

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply, GO HERE and type in the Job Order #.

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Job Title: Public Relations/Marketing Associate                                  City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a medical research laboratory. Duties: Plan, develop and implement initiatives supporting the Institution's public relations, communications, and marketing strategies. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field and three to five years of related experience.

 

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits                                                    Job Order # NY1441508

 

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Job Title: Central NY and Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair             City: Online

                                                                                                         

Tuesday, December 6th from 11 am to 2 pm, the Department of Labor’s Central and Mohawk Valley Regions are teaming up for a super-sized Virtual Career Fair. Over 80 businesses will have representatives on hand to chat about current job openings and long-term career opportunities. Register today and don’t miss this exciting event.  

 

To register: https: //nysdolvirtual6.easyvirtualfair.com      More Info:

                                                                       

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Job Title: Auto Mechanic                                                                     City:  Poland, NY

 

Full time for a family-owned auto repair center. Duties: Diagnose mechanical problems, repair, and maintain customer vehicles.  Requirements: Five years of experience and own tools. Advanced training in the field including New York State Inspector's license and certifications are a plus.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour based on experience.                                    Job Order # NY1443593

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Job Title: Store Clerk                                                                           City: Utica, NY

Full time for a company that specializes in packing, shipping, printing, and other services. Duties: Scan and ship packages, handle the money drawer, and open and close store when necessary. Requirements: Strong interpersonal skills are a must. Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is preferred. Must be able to stand for several hours at a time and lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay: $15.00-$16.00/hour.                                                                      Job Order # NY1443446

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Job Title: Customer Service Associate                                                             City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a local water authority. Duties: Answer customer inquiries dealing with billing and a variety of maintenance and repair issues. Requirements: Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other related field OR a high school diploma and 2 years of customer service experience resolving customer complaints.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1443562

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Job Title: Construction Coordinator                                                     City: Holland Patent, NY

 

Full time for regional telecommunications company. Duties: Provide engineering and technical support for fiber builds and splicing. Also oversee special projects. Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of experience splicing single mode fiber optic cables of at least 288 strands required. Must have knowledge of Fiber Installation and OSP Design.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1443430

                                                                                                           

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Job Title: Natural Resource Conservation Technician                         City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time a local soil and water conservation district.  Duties: Assist in a wide variety of erosion control, water quality and agricultural field work. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in environmental technology, mechanical or civil engineering, natural resource conservation, or a related field. OR an Associate’s degree and 2 years’ experience in natural resource protection, conservation construction, or surveying.

    

Pay: $35,000/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1443893

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Job Title: Boiler Plant Operator                                                           City: Rome, NY

 

Full time for an industrial park’s physical plant. Duties: Test and operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating, cooling and other mechanical systems. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a valid NY state driver’s license. Five years' experience in the maintenance and repair of steam and condensate distribution systems preferred.

Pay: $26.00-$30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1443667

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New Opportunities for You in our December Newsletter

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In this issue of our Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions newsletter we'll be telling you about NEW hiring events, new FREE learning/training opportunities, incentives for businesses and more!

Plus we've got a lot of success stories to share with you this month. See how our programs have helped local job seekers, and contact us to find out how we can help YOU!

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Herkimer County Dept. of Personnel Announces Exam Open to the Public: Sr. Account Clerk

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH CIVIL SERVICE

HERKIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL Announces Examination Open to the Public: SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK
Examination #s: 69698

Date of Examination: February 11, 2023


FILING DEADLINE –-
Applications must be received or postmarked by: December 23, 2022

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

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.

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Utica, New York 13501

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