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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.

First Choice Staffing Recruitment at the Herkimer Working Solutions - August 28, 2025

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Thursday, August 28th, from 1-3pm

Bring your resume and dress for success!

320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer

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New Oneida County Civil Service examination: continuous recruitment Entry-Level Law Enforcement series

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Deputy Sheriff Patrol/Police Officer #60-047330 (OC)

Application Deadline: March 20, 2026

Examination Date: May 6, 2026

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/exams

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - August 18, 2025

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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 "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday August 18, 2025 

 Job Title: Shuttle Bus Driver                                                               City: Verona, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a casino. Duties: Drive shuttle buses around property to pickup/drop off fellow team members and guests. Adhere to safety regulations for passenger safety. Requirements: Must have a valid CDL A or B driver's license with Passenger Endorsement. Must have the ability to maintain NYS insurance requirements.

                                                                                                           

Pay: $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1541090

 

Monday August 18, 2025 

Job Title: Warehouse/Delivery Worker                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a flooring store. Duties: Responsible for general maintenance, use of basic hand and measuring tools, cleaning, and other duties as assigned. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a clean driver’s license. Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds. Warehouse experience preferred.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1541742     

 

Tuesday August 19, 2025 

 Job Title: Fulfillment Associate                                                          City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a home improvement store chain. Duties: Assist customers, delivery team members, and installation providers by pulling and preparing orders prior to pick up, replenishing shelves for next customers and loading merchandise into their vehicles. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have at least six months of computer/smart phone experience.

 

Pay: $15.50 - $16.15/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0417111

                                                                       

 

Tuesday August 19, 2025

 Job Title: Tow Truck Operator                                                             City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a towing service. Duties: Safely perform emergency road service for AAA Auto Club, NYS Thruway, law enforcement agencies, private citizens, and many other customers. Requirements: Clean driver’s license needed. Experience not necessary, will train the right candidate. Wrecker or flatbed experience and mechanical knowledge is a plus.

 

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1541467

 

Wednesday August 20, 2025

Job Title: Mechanical Inspector/Quality Control                                 City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Ensure manufactured parts and assemblies meet specifications. Read and interpret mechanical drawings. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Manual inspection experience (i.e. caliper/micrometer/height gage/etc.). Must have at least 2 years of inspecting and measuring parts.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1541513

 

 

Wednesday August 20, 2025

 Job Title: Motor Equipment Operator                                                  City: Wampsville, NY      

 

Full time for a county highway department. Duties: Perform manual work involving safe and efficient operation of various types of motor equipment and the performance of routine manual duties related to the operation of the equipment. Requirements: Must have a CDL B License. Must have at least 1 year of work experience.

 

Pay: $26.51/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1541524

 

                                   

Thursday August 21, 2025

 Job Title: Sports Book Writer                                                             City: Verona, NY

 

Full time for a sports bar. Duties: Greet guests quickly and accurately input betting information into the system. Prints tickets, accepts money, and gives tickets and change to the guests. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have previous money-handling experience. Must have at least 6 months in a gaming environment.

                                                                       

Pay: $15.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1541091

 

Thursday August 21, 2025

Job Title: Food Service Worker                                                           City: Utica, NY

 

Part time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Prepare, serve, and deliver food to any area of the facility as directed, following all guidelines. Observe infection control practices such as handwashing, wearing gloves and hairnets and using proper cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. 3 years of experience in food service preferred.

Pay: $16.15 - $21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0411828

 

Friday August 22, 2025

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: $19.00 - $31.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1541514

 

Friday August 22, 2025

Job Title: Staff Social Worker                                                              City: Wampsville, NY

Full time for a medical clinic. Duties: Perform social work services in helping clients with social, emotional and related difficulties associated with their presenting problems. Requirements: NYS LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT with current NYS Education registration; or master’s degree in social work with possession of a limit permit to practice as a LMSW, LMHC, or LMFT.

Pay: $71,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1541530

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - August 15, 2025

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Skill acquisition and job opportunities are thriving. Check out the options below and mark your calendars!

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides gap funding for resident tuition and fees, and covers the expense of required materials expenses to eligible candidates. Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Now taking registrations for the Fall semester.
  • Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
  • Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Fall Session now. You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in Manufacturing. There is no cost to students. It runs September 16 – December 11. Scan the QR code at link to register!
  • Real Life Rosies Bootcamp – A great opportunity for women! Prepare for a career or Registered Apprenticeship in Modern Manufacturing. There is no cost to participate. Transportation and childcare are available. The next training runs September 15-December 10, 2025. The program is offered by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, Mohawk Valley Community College, Working Solutions, and NYS Empire State Development. 
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New Oneida County Civil Service exams: First Line Correction Supervisors series

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APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 04:30 PM ON THE APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2025

EXAM FEES HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS CIVIL SERVICE EXAM

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Correction Officer-Sergeant #70-012900 (PROM)

Application Deadline: September 26, 2025

Examination Date: November 15, 2025

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/exams

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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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