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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 - July 28, 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 July 28, 2025 

 Job Title: Resource Specialist                                                             City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a nonprofit agency. Duties: Provide a direct link between the low-income population and the various services available to assist in easing problems caused by poverty. Requirements: AAS in Human Services or related field OR 3 or more years’ experience in related field preferred. Possess excellent customer service skills.

                                                                                                           

Pay: $19.41/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1540157

 

Monday July 28, 2025 

Job Title: CDL A Driver                                                                       City: Utica, NY

Full time for a food product supplier. Duties: Responsible for transporting goods to various locations while ensuring timely and safe delivery. Provide excellent customer service during deliveries and address any customer inquiries or concerns. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Valid NYS CDL Class A license.

Pay: $50,000 - $65,000/year.                                                                Job Order # NY1540672     

 

Tuesday July 29, 2025 

 Job Title: Morning Show Producer                                                     City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a family-owned radio station company. Duties: Develop and produce daily content for the morning show that is timely, engaging, and relevant to our audience. Research and secure guests for interviews and segments, ensuring a diverse lineup that reflects current events and community interests. Requirements: Experience in radio production, broadcast journalism, or a similar content creation role.

 

Pay: $45,000 - $50,000/year.                                                                Job Order # NY1540340

                                                                       

 

Tuesday July 29, 2025

 Job Title: Line Cook/Experienced Chef                                               City: New York Mills, NY

Full time for a local restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook food to ensure timely and high-quality food service. Requirements: Prior experience in a professional kitchen is required. Must have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Must be reliable and punctual. Must have strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.

 

Pay: $18.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1539043

 

Wednesday July 30, 2025

Job Title: Registered Nurse                                                                 City: Ilion, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a medical center. Duties: Obtain and document health history from the patient. Perform triage assessment. Review and develop care plans. Provide wellness related education. Requirements: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State. 2-4 years of experience in an outpatient setting required.

Pay: $36.00 - $38.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1540369

 

 

Wednesday July 30, 2025

 Job Title: Polisher                                                                               City: Canastota, NY      

 

Full time for a turbine blade manufacturer. Duties: Perform a variety of polishing practices involved in blending, deburring and belt grinding on turbomachinery components to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

 

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1540564

 

                                   

Thursday July 31, 2025

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: Utica, NY

 

Part time for a company that provides community-based services and programs. Duties: Prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-2 years of experience required. Experience in cooking for large groups. ServSafe certificate and/or culinary degree preferred.

                                                                       

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1540259

 

Thursday July 31, 2025

Job Title: Sewist                                                                                 City: New York Mills, NY

 

Part time for a clothing alteration service. Duties: Sew garments and projects using provided patterns. Maintain straight, clean stitching lines. Perform minor to moderate garment repairs, including work on denim. Requirements: Must be comfortable sewing straight lines and making basic repairs. Prior experience preferred.

Pay: $15.50 - $16.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1540618

 

Friday August 1, 2025

 

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 # NY1540441

 

Friday August 1, 2025

 Job Title: Experienced Painter                                                            City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a painting contractor. Duties: Prepare surfaces for painting (scraping, sanding, priming, caulking). Apply paints, stains, and coatings using brushes, rollers, or sprayers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Valid NYS driver’s license. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in painting or construction.

Pay: $21.50 - $24.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1540560

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Featured Jobs and free training events - July 25, 2025

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As July swiftly draws to a close, the opportunities for finding new jobs and acquiring new skills remain strong. Check out these great opportunities below:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 7/29/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM and is located at the Herkimer County Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
  • 8/7/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. Save the date!
  • 8/12/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer County Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
  • 8/14/25 – 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!
  • 8/21/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
  • 9/9/25 – Culinary & Hospitality Hiring Event Noon-6:00PM at Point Place Casino Hotel, 450-452 NY-31, Bridgeport, NY 13030. Visit https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events for more information!
  • 9/25/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 

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. 
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Eastern Star Daycare Center is hiring an Assistant or Lead Childcare Teacher in Oriskany

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Job Description We are a licensed center under the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Staff must be 18 years or older, have at least 1 year of experience with young children, possess an associate degree in Early Childhood or related field or CDA, and a strong understanding of child development. Must also be reliable, responsible, caring/nurturing to their needs, energetic and able to work well with others. Attendance and work ethic is very important as we rely on staff present to meet teacher: child ratios under our NYS licensing regulations.

Responsibilities
- Implement age-appropriate curriculum to engage children in learning activities.
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children under your care.
- Planning and executing daily lessons and activities.
- Support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Monitor and supervise children during playtime, meals, and rest periods.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure a cohesive and supportive classroom environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Reference/Security Check? Yes
Requires a Physical? Yes
Work Hours 7:30-5 pm
Normal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Overtime? No
Number of Years of Education Needed? Any
Specialized education required? No
Years of Experience Required 1
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Will you accept a trainee? Yes
Are you interested in On-The-Job Training? Yes
Is a driver's license required? No
Salary Range $16.00-$17.50
Pay Frequency Hourly
Is salary negotiable? Yes
Health Insurance? No
Dental Insurance? No
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? No
Clothing Allowance? No
Child Care? Yes

Address: 8280 State Route 69, Oriskany

https://eshomeny.org/

Apply to : Nicole Elefante

 

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BRiDGES / MCCASA is hiring a Full-Time Prevention Education Specialist based in Oneida

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"Join Our Team – Make a Lasting Impact in Madison County!"

 
"Are you looking for meaningful, mission-driven work? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of youth and adults while working with a supportive, passionate team? We’re hiring a Full-Time Prevention Education Specialist (35 hrs/week) to help lead our efforts in substance use prevention across Madison County."
 
Position Overview:
In this hybrid role (based in Oneida, NY), you’ll deliver evidence-based alcohol and other drug prevention programs in schools and community settings. You’ll facilitate trainings, host community forums, and lead outreach efforts to educate and empower people of all ages. This position includes in-person work as needed, along with some evening and weekend hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Teach prevention curriculum in local schools
Coordinate and facilitate community education programs
Lead outreach and engagement efforts across the county
Support program planning and data tracking
 
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required (candidates nearing degree completion are encouraged to apply)
Master’s Degree preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Background check required
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting rate: $20/hour
Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
 
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM (with a half-hour lunch)
Schedule may adjust to align with school hours as needed
Occasional evening and weekend work required
 
Work Location:
Hybrid (remote and in-person) – based out of Oneida, NY 13421
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
 
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oneida, NY 13421
 
To Apply:
Submit your cover letter and resume to by August 4, 2025.
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Frank J. Basloe Library here in Herkimer is looking to fill a part-time Library Aide position

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Hours: Afternoons and will include one evening (Wednesday) and rotating Saturday shifts from 10am - 2pm.

This position will be scheduled for roughly 20-25 hours per week and the starting salary range is $15.50-17/hr. Interested applicants should complete a Herkimer County Civil Service Application (belowl) and return it to the Library in person – ATTN: Christine Fleischer.

Job Description

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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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