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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.

Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - June 1, 2026

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There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in June you won’t want to miss:

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 6/2/26 – Dolgeville Student and Community Job Fair from 1:00PM – 4:00PM at the Dolgeville Central School District, 38 Slawson Street, Dolgeville, NY 13329. 
  • 6/3/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:30PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 6/11/26 – 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. Save the date!
  • 6/18/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Public Library located at 303 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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New Opportunities with Herkimer County!

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Real Property:
Director of Real Property Tax Services II

Highway:
Auto Mechanic

Senior Account Clerk

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - June 1, 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 May 25, 2026 

Job Title: Material Handler                                                                  City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit blindness agency. Duties: Responsible for the movement of product from one location to another.  Delivery of raw materials used for production and palletizing and shrink-wrapping of finished product. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Prior experience working on a manufacturing machine required.

Pay: $16.25/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1628963

 

Monday May 25, 2026 

Job Title: Construction/Production Worker                                        City: Sangerfield, NY

Full time for a home builder. Duties: Performs all manual labor in the area to which assigned. Keeps area neat and clean. Read and use a tape measure. Requirements: Previous experience in manufacturing/modular housing is desired. Seeking those with experience in carpentry; plumbing; welding; flooring; framing; drywall; electrical; roofing; siding; cabinetry.

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1637096     

 

Tuesday May 26, 2026 

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate                                                         City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a department store. Duties: Build customer confidence, provide accurate information, and promote products. Maintain the appearance of the selling floor. Requirements: Must have the ability and desire to actively engage customers, sell merchandise, and provide excellent customer service. Prior retail sales experience and/or customer service experience preferred.

Pay: Starting at $16.15/hour.                                                               Job Order # DG1544095

 

Tuesday May 26, 2026

Job Title: Network Engineer                                                                City: Rome, NY

Full time for a cybersecurity and IT services company. Duties: Provide proactive IT infrastructure support and operations management across multiple IT infrastructure platforms. Requirements: BS in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other Information Technology discipline. 3 years of experience in network management, TCP/IP fundamentals, routing, and switching.

Pay: $75,000 - $100,000/year. Benefits.                                               Job Order # NY1631588

 

Wednesday May 27, 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 # NY1628947

 

Wednesday May 27, 2026

Job Title: Kitchen Staff Member                                                          City: DeRuyter, NY           

Full time for a family restaurant. Duties: Responsible for preparing food ingredients, cooking dishes according to recipes, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, following food safety guidelines, and ensuring all food is prepared to the correct specifications, including washing dishes and assisting with unloading deliveries. Requirements: Must have basic knife skills. Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Pay: $16.00 - $23.25/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1618708

 

Thursday May 28, 2026

Job Title: Machinist                                                                             City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a global manufacturing business. Duties: Set-up and operate various types of machine tools and perform fitting and assembly work on fixtures and parts as required. Receives instructions, prints, sketches, and work orders. Lays out and performs various machining operations working from prints and sketches, determining working procedure. Requirements: Must be able to lift up 25 pounds.

Pay: $35.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1634863

 

Thursday May 28, 2026

Job Title: Maintenance Person                                                            City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a nursing home. Duties: Perform assigned tasks such as painting, floor maintenance, pick up of trash and soiled linens, snow removal minor carpentry, minor electrical work. Perform inspection and repairs to beds, kitchen equipment and HVAC, does not have to be certified in air conditioning or refrigeration. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $19.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1628174

 

Friday May 29, 2026

Job Title: EDM Operator Assistant                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a hand tool manufacturer. Duties: Help with the set-up and operation of Wire EDM machines. Perform maintenance on the Wire EDM machines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to read machine blueprints. Valid NYS driver’s license required. Experience is a plus, but training is also available. 

Pay: $41,600/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1629238

 

Friday May 29, 2026

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic                                                        City: Chittenango, NY

Full time for an aerospace manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for basic maintenance support for startup operations such as lights, dust collectors, air filtration systems, etc. Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $25.09 - $43.56/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1573675

 

Monday June 1, 2026 

Job Title: Fiber Optics Assembler                                                       City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a fiber optic manufacturer. Duties: Follow defined procedures to manufacture, assembles, and test fiber optics cable assemblies. Operate precision automated and manual equipment. Maintain high quality standards and complete quality records. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity & hand eye coordination.

Pay: $16.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1634831

 

Monday June 1, 2026 

Job Title: Phlebotomist                                                                       City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a global talent solutions company. Duties: Perform blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles. Collect and store specimens according to established procedures. Explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collections clearly and courteously. Requirements: Must have reliable transportation and at least 2 years of phlebotomist experience.

Pay: $21.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1634876     

 

Tuesday June 2, 2026 

Job Title: Service Technician                                                              City: Sangerfield, NY

Full time for a home builder. Duties: Repair common service issues associated with a newly manufactured home. Order parts from factory as needed. Verify parts with orders. Install new parts or repair issues per work order. Requirements: Must provide a valid driver's license and hold a clean driving record. High school diploma or the equivalent with 3 years of related experience.

Pay: $22.50 - $26.25/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1637134

 

Tuesday June 2, 2026

Job Title: CDL-A Driver                                                                       City: Utica, NY

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Safely operate vehicles to deliver products to designated locations. Assist with manual tasks when not driving, including lifting, standing, pushing, and pulling without limitations. Requirements: Valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record. Ability to perform physical labor as required.

Pay: $65,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1619566

 

Wednesday June 3, 2026

Job Title: EDM Operator                                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a specialty electrical discharge machining manufacturer. Duties: Help with the set-up and operation of Wire EDM machines. Perform maintenance on the Wire EDM machines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to read machine blueprints. Valid NYS driver’s license required. Experience is a plus, but training is also available.

Pay: $41,600/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1629238

 

Wednesday June 3, 2026

Job Title: Stable Hand/Farm Help                                                        City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for an equestrian store. Duties: Turning horses out and bringing them in. Feeding horses. Cleaning stalls. General barn upkeep and miscellaneous farm tasks. Requirements: Prior experience handling horses and being comfortable working around them daily. Ability to work independently and follow instructions.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1634868

 

Thursday June 4, 2026

Job Title: Warehouse Shipping Clerk                                                  City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a cable company. Duties: Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders or invoices. Prepare outgoing shipments by packaging products securely and accurately. Utilize warehouse management systems to track inventory levels and manage stock. Requirements: Previous experience in a shipping and receiving role or similar position is preferred.

Pay: $16.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1635922

 

Thursday June 4, 2026

Job Title: Driver                                                                                  City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Responsible for safely transporting ambulatory and/or wheelchair enrollees to and from medical appointments utilizing company vehicles. Use time management to ensure enrollees arrive to their destination timely. Requirements: Must have a valid CDL class C with passenger endorsement.

Pay: $16.95 - $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1591968

 

Friday June 5, 2026

Job Title: Distribution Center Supervisor                                            City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a logistics and warehouse facility. Duties: Responsible for leading and developing a team of hourly team members. Establish daily production goals and monitor stands to improve performance within assigned department. Requirements: Must have a minimum of 3 years in a multi-shift distribution center experience. Some college is preferred. 

Pay: $54,200 - $89,900/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # DG1593084

 

Friday June 5, 2026

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate                                                         City: Oneida, NY

Part time for an auto parts store. Duties: Maintain well-stocked inventory, assist customers with product selection, and provide expert advice to enhance the shopping experience. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. Basic knowledge of automotive parts is preferred. Previous experience in automotive retail preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.28/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1598370

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Herkimer County Department of Social Services is Hiring!

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Open Interviews: Fiber Instrument Sales

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Fiber Instrument Sales is holding open interviews for entry level positions at the Workforce Development Board, 209 Elizabeth St., Utica, NY, on Wednesday 5/27 from 930am-1130am.

 Check in on the 2nd floor when you arrive.

Questions? Call Caitlin McSorley 315-207-6951 ext. 145

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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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