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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.

Herkimer College is hiring an Office Assistant I

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Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary: $39,830.00 (2026 base pay rate – 40hrs/week)

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - March 30, 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 "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday March 30, 2026 

Job Title: Tow Truck Driver                                                                 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 # NY1605856

 

Monday March 30, 2026 

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate                                                         City: Utica, 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 - $15.79/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1355336    

 

Tuesday March 31, 2026 

 Job Title: Machine Operator                                                               City: Whitesboro, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a global aerospace and defense company. Duties: Understand and operate CNC and/or EDM equipment. Understand and operate measuring equipment (Micrometer, Calipers, Height Stand and Indicator). Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience preferred but not required.

 

Pay: $23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1605766

                                                                       

 

Tuesday March 31, 2026

Job Title: Valet Attendant                                                                    City: Verona, NY

Part time for a valet parking service. Duties: Assist with meal assembly and delivery of meals and food products for hospital patients and visitors. Prepare food trays for patient delivery. Ensure all food and or supplies are ready for service at established times. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have valid driver’s license. Must have experience working in customer service.

 

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1369646

 

Wednesday April 1, 2026

Job Title: Receptionist/Executive Assistant                                        City: Mohawk, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an office supply company. Duties: Provide administrative support, manage multiple priorities, and serve as the welcoming face of the company. Work closely with leadership and support departments. Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1606981

 

 

Wednesday April 1, 2026

 

Job Title: Lifeguard                                                                             City: Oneida, NY           

 

Part time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Maintain active surveillance of the pool area. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner. Perform chemical testing when not guarding. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid certifications. Current lifeguard license.

 

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1608336

 

                                   

Thursday April 2, 2026

 

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic                                                        City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a food products supplier. Duties: Maintain and repair all plant equipment with minimal instruction, continually keeping them in good, working order. Accurately order equipment parts and install them. Requirements: 5 years’ experience in a PLC technician role in distribution, supply chain, or manufacturing position.

                                                                       

Pay: $26.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1602727

 

Thursday April 2, 2026

Job Title: Merchandising Service Associate                                       City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for a retail company. Duties: Ensure store's signage, pricing information, and displays are accurate, so merchandise is easy to locate. Create product displays that are safe, clean, visually appealing, and easy for customers to access. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience performing product merchandising tasks preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.15/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1371479

Friday April 3, 2026

 

Job Title: Correction Officer                                                               City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a Sheriff’s Department in Herkimer County. Duties: Responsible for enforcement of rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety, and general wellbeing of inmates in a County correctional facility. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Completion of NYS Commission of Corrections training prior to completion of probationary period. Valid NYS driver’s license. 

 

Pay: $45,619/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1608358

Friday April 3, 2026

 

Job Title: Administrative Assistant                                                     City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a family service center. Duties: Answer incoming telephone calls/voicemails, determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department; Take and deliver messages or transfer calls to voice mail. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. One year telephone and/or business experience preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1348343

 

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - March 27, 2026

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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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NYS Department of Corrections and Community Services will be hosting 2 upcoming recruitments at the Herkimer Career Center, 320 N Prospect St., Herkimer on 3/24, and 4/15, events running from 10:00AM–12:00PM. Anyone interested about learning more about the Corrections positions are encouraged to attend one of the recruitment sessions.

 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 4/7/26 – Herkimer County Community College Career Fair from 12:00PM –2:00PM located at Herkimer County Community College in the RMCC Lobby, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY, 13350. 
  • 4/7/26 – Turning Stone Hiring Event from 12:00PM – 5:00PM at Exit 33, Turning Stone Resort Casino located at 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
  • 4/8/26 – Turning Stone Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 7:00PM at Exit 33, Turning Stone Resort Casino located at 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
  • 4/9/26 – 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!
  • 4/15/26 – Apprenticeship Expo from 1:00PM – 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus, 1101 Floyd Ave, Rome, NY 13440. Save the date!
  • 4/16/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the North Utica Community Center, 50 Riverside Drive, Utica, NY 13502. 
  • 5/5/26 – The Lake House Summer Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
  • 5/13/26 – Mohawk Valley Women in Trades Day from 9:00AM – 1:00PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! 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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  • Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now!  
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  • NYS DOCCS WERCshop – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a NYS DOCCS WERCshop with guest speaker Heather Wright! Registration required! Please email or call to register at or (315) 724-1718, Ext 104. 
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WDB FREE Virtual Job Fair - April 28, 2026

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The Workforce Development Board is sponsoring a FREE virtual job fair on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 11am to 1pm.

All businesses and job seekers in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida counties are invited.
Job seekers and businesses can chat one-on-one on a virtual job fair platform that is easy to use.

REGISTER TODAY!

Businesses: Select "Organization"
Job Seekers: Select "Attendee"

If you have previously attended a job fair on the Premier Virtual platform your profile/booth remains on the system. Select log in.

There will be a preview period on Monday, April 27th  starting at 8am: Job seekers can log in and preview jobs ahead of the job fair on Tuesday. There will be no business representatives in the booths at this time.

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Businesses registered as of April 27th

NYS Office of Mental Health - Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Masonic Care Community
CABVI
Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
Oneida County Personnel
HP Hood LLC
Community Wellness Partners
GoNetspeed
Hartman Enterprises, Inc
Oneida County Sheriff's Office
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Utica University
Otsego County
CareGivers Home Care
Lithia & Driveway
Syracuse Utilities

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Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is hiring in Rome, New York

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CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE (Call Center)
Department of Defense - Defense Finance and Accounting Service
DFAS – CUSTOMER CARE CENTER
• $37,193 to - $61,638 per year (GS 4-6)
• Permanent • Full-time
• Locations: Indianapolis, IN, Rome NY, and Cleveland, OH
Open 03/19/2026 and will close 04/06/2026

For more information please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861825800

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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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