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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 - March 3, 2025

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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 March 3, 2025 

Job Title: Financial, HR, and Admin Coordinator                                City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a public library. Duties: Use discretion to direct work of others and answer administrative questions; guides administrative functions such as finance and HR policy, procedures, hiring, retention, and termination. Requirements: Degree in accounting or other non-profit, business, or financial discipline; may substitute equivalent work experience. Valid driver’s license required.

                                                                       

Pay: $44,000 - $48,000/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1526108

 

Monday March 3, 2025 

 Job Title: Career Counselor                                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a public institution. Duties: Provide individual and group career counseling to assist students with the development of career goals and the alignment of those goals with associated academic curriculum. Requirements: 3 years’ experience in a student development related field required. Experience with diverse populations required.

Pay: $54,272/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1526247     

 

Tuesday March 4, 2025 

 

Job Title: Refuse and Recyclable Collector                                        City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a trash and recycling company. Duties: Responsible for collecting garbage and recyclable materials from designated locations, loading them onto a truck, and transporting to a landfill or recycling center. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. One year of previous work experience is preferred.

 

Pay: $15.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1523954

 

 

Tuesday March 4, 2025

 Job Title: Swim Lesson Instructor                                                      City: Rome, NY

Part time for a nonprofit, charitable organization. Duties: Instruct swimming lessons, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals. Requirements: Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent. CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with organization standards.

 

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1526129

 

Wednesday March 5, 2025

Job Title: Machinist                                                                             City: West Winfield, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that specializes in gas turbine engine repairs and overhauls. Duties: Operate and maintain various manual machines and perform various processes to repair and overhaul turbine engine components. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and trade school or 1 - 2 years on the job working as a machinist required. Experience at setting up and operating manual machines required.

 

 

 

Wednesday March 5, 2025

 Job Title: Enough is Enough Advocate                                               City: Oneida, NY           

 

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Responsible for development and implementation of presentations, outreach, and training related to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year of experience with a domestic violence program, community based human services or related field required. Valid driver’s license.

 

Pay: $17.83/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1526290

 

                                   

Thursday March 6, 2025

Job Title: Mobility Specialist                                                               City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a senior citizen center. Duties: Work with local public transit, planning agencies, and human service agencies to coordinate transportation services to improve overall mobility for the general public, with an emphasis on older adults, low-income persons and/or persons with disabilities. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Associate degree preferred. Valid & clean NYS driver's license.

                                                                       

Pay: $36,000/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1526135

 

Thursday March 6, 2025

Job Title: Educational Opportunity Program Learning Specialist       City: Utica, NY

Part time for a public institution. Duties: Assist students in enhancing study skills, academic strategies, organization, and time management skills while sharing best practices that will illuminate their path to academic success. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human development, sociology, or education or related field required. 1 year experience in delivering academic support services.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1526250

 

Friday March 7, 2025

 Job Title: CDL Class A or B Driver                                                      City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a paving and concrete service provider that has been in the business for over 20 years. Duties: Drive for heavy highway construction sites. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. Must have at least two years of driving experience. A clean CDL A or CDL B driver's license is a must.

 

Pay: $25.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1526324

 

Friday March 7, 2025 

Job Title: Tool Maker                                                                           City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a precision manufacturer. Duties: Ensure that assigned scheduled work is completed on time and meets all quality standards. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Must have the ability and license to operate a forklift would be a distinct advantage. Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1526111

 

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Herkimer County is hiring a CPS Senior Caseworker

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Department: Social Services

Title: CPS Senior Caseworker
Permanent Opening, Full Time Position
Salary: $57,029.00 (2025 base pay rate)

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Featured jobs and free training events - February 28, 2025

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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNIITIES

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Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! MVCC is actively seeking qualified candidates for various employment opportunities that align with their mission to provide accessible education and support services.

For more information on the current openings, visit Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center.

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • 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 Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Eddie Barone and Deb Grogan from First Source Federal Credit Union for a Financial Empowerment workshop, which will cover how to budget, how to open a savings account, money management, and more! The workshop will take place March 6, 2025, from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104 or email to sign up today! 
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place March 27, 2025, from 10:30AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. 
  • Job Corps Information Session 9:00AM – 1:00PM every other Wednesday at the Herkimer County Working Solutions. Job Corps is a federally sponsored training program, offering training opportunities in Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Automotive, and more, all free of charge. Job Corps serves youth ages 16 – 24 and can help with GED, trades training, driving, soft skill training, and transition services. For more information, call Kimberly Dean at (607) 267-1621. Come learn how Job Corps can help you meet your employment and education goals!
  • Police Academy at SUNY Morrisville! The Madison County Regional Phase I Police Academy is offered through SUNY Morrisville, with the assistance of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and the New York State University Police. It is designed for current civilian or non-sworn New York State residents who are interested in entering the law enforcement field as a police officer in New York State. Although the program does not guarantee admission into a police department, every standard required in a full-time basic police academy applies, including physical fitness, attendance, and academics. For more information about the program, including completion standards, entrance requirements and training schedule, please contact office at (315) 684-6003 or visit https://www.morrisville.edu/police-academy
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The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is holding open interviews at for Direct Support Professionals in Herkimer -March 17, 2025

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NYS OPWDD will be holding open interviews at Herkimer Working Solutions on Monday, March 17th from 10am-2pm

320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer

They are currently recruiting for Direct Support Professionals in Dolgeville, Little Falls, Mohawk, and Ilion.

Rate of pay is $24.34/hr to start, minimum requirements are a High School Diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license.

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Herkimer County Public Health is looking for an Account Clerk

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  Account Clerk PH 022625

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