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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 7/27/26 – Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System from 1:30PM – 2:30PM at Madison County Working Solutions Career Center, 133 North Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. 
• 7/28/26 – 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. 
• 7/29/26 – Danfoss Career Fair from 12 Noon – 2:00PM at Danfoss, 330 Technology Drive, Marcy, NY 13403. 
• 8/5/26 – Danfoss Career Fair from 4:00PM – 6:00PM at Danfoss, 330 Technology Drive, Marcy, NY 13403. 
• 8/6/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 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. 
• 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. 

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. 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. 

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 July 27, 2026 

Job Title: Accounting Manager                                                           City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a metal finisher. Duties: Responsible for the full accounting cycle- from monthly close through financial reporting, internal controls, cash flow management, and audit coordination. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle close ownership.

Pay: $85,000 - $100,000/year.                                                               Job Order # NY1679139

Monday July 27, 2026 

Job Title: Direct Support Professional                                                 City: Rome, NY

Full time for a human services organization. Duties: Implement each individualized plan, attend to personal care needs, oversee the health, safety and well-being of the people we support, keep nurses advised, assist in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties. Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $21.55/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1812472    

Tuesday July 28, 2026 

Job Title: CDL Truck Driver                                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for a waste management company. Duties: Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes. Follow route assignments throughout the day and complete all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age with a CDL-B license.

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1808233

Tuesday July 28, 2026

Job Title: Maintenance Repairer C                                                      City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a global manufacturing business. Duties: Repair and maintain plant equipment, vacuum furnaces, rolling mills, and all related equipment. Receives instructions, prints, sketches, and work order for job. Requirements: 5-10 years Welding experience required. Experience with 3-phase electrical (460V) required.

Pay: $36.33/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1682254

Wednesday July 29, 2026

Job Title: Meat Cutter                                                                          City: Little Falls, NY

Full time for a supermarket. Duties: Responsible for cutting all meat in accordance with trim specifications and guidelines. Ensures the quality and freshness of the meat products cut for display in the meat case to promote optimal opportunity for sales. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have the ability to pass a cutting test.

Pay: $21.50 - $26.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1808866

Wednesday July 29, 2026

Job Title: Housing Facilitator                                                              City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Describe Agency Housing programs to potential participants, landlords and community. Conduct community outreach for the program as requested. Requirements: High school degree plus five years’ experience in human services or an associate degree or bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years’ experience. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1678438

Thursday July 30, 2026

Job Title: Furnace Operator                                                                City: Clayville, NY

Full time for an American aerospace manufacturer. Duties: Perform various cleaning, monitoring, and securing operations to assist in the set-up of a vacuum atomization furnace. Assist in preparing raw material charges, running the furnace control board, and making minor repairs on the furnace. Requirements: High school or the equivalent. Must be able to wear a respirator.

Pay: $21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1812867

Thursday July 30, 2026

Job Title: Sales Engineer                                                                    City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a metal finisher. Duties: Responsible for driving business growth, building strong customer relationships, and providing technical expertise to identify and deliver coating system solutions that meet customer needs. Requirements: Experience in coatings, sales engineering, or a related industry preferred. Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM preferred.

Pay: $40,000 - $65,000/year.                                                                Job Order # NY1679182

Friday July 31, 2026

Job Title: Resident Aide                                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

Part time for a medical clinic. Duties: Assist in transporting residents throughout the facility and to and from medical appointments as assigned. Assist in passing fluids and nourishment to residents after completing appropriate in-servicing under guidance of the LPN/Charge Nurse. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1801113

Friday July 31, 2026

Job Title: Facilitator Temporary Services                                            City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Provide casework to consumers requiring emergency funding/grant to stabilize essential needs including: shelter or permanent housing, utilities, transportation, job development services, etc. Requirements: Associate’s degree with 2 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience, or high school diploma with 5 years’ experience. Valid driver’s license.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1678429

Current and Future openings include:

Accounting Technicians
Contact Representatives
Accountants
Financial Analysts

WHEN: Tuesday, July 28
4:30pm-6:30pm

WHERE: Dunham Public Library
76 Main St.
Whitesboro, NY 13492

Apply Online

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HS graduate preferred. Factory experience and any type of plating experience or metallurgy is helpful.

1st shift: $19/hr; 2nd shift 10% differential;  third shift  15% differential. The second and third shifts are 4 day work week at 10 hours/day Monday thru Thursday – no Fridays! 

Location:

170 Base Road, Oriskany, NY.

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The Department of Defense - Defense Finance and Accounting Service has new job announcements:

1. SUPV IT PROJECT MANAGER (APPSW)

Information & Technology Directorate, Payroll Services, ZTB

DFAS – Indianapolis, IN; Rome, NY; Cleveland, OH; or Whitehall, OH

• Salary: $106,437 - $144,481 per year (GS 13)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 07/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876122000

2. ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE CLERK/ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (RECENT GRADUATE)

DFAS - ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS – ROME

DFAS – Rome, NY

• Salary: $36,409 - $47,334 per year (GS 4)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 07/29/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876860800

3. ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (RECENT GRADUATE)

DFAS - ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS – ROME

DFAS – Rome, NY

• Salary: $40,736 - $52,957 per year (GS 5)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 07/29/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876863500