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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.

New Oneida County Civil Service examinations: Dietetics/Nutrition, Lab Technician and Veterans Service series

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Laboratory Technician (Wastewater Treatment) #88-151010 (OC)

Quality Assurance Officer #86-778010 (OC)

Quality Assurance Officer #70-065010 (PROM)

School Dietitian #89-051010 (OC)

Senior Laboratory Technician (Wastewater Treatment) #87-606010 (OC)

Senior Laboratory Technician (Water Authority) #89-195010 (OC)

Senior Veterans Service Officer #86-380010 (OC)

Veterans Service Officer #86-381010 (OC)

Water Quality Analyst #86-782010 (OC)

Water Quality Analyst #70-072010 (PROM)

Application Deadline: March 28, 2025

Examination Date: May 17, 2025

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/exams

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Featured jobs and free training events - February 24, 2025

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As February 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

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/18/2025

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/20/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/21/2025

More great local opportunities;

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 information on the current openings, visit: https://www.working-solutions.org/news/mohawk-valley-community-college-is-hiring

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. 
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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - February 24, 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 February 24, 2025 

 Job Title: Professional 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: $60,000/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1523950

 

Monday February 24, 2025 

 Job Title: Paralegal                                                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time for a real estate services company. Duties: Provide general paralegal assistance to staff, research and prepare legal documents, perform basic office responsibilities including filing, typing, and proofreading. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 1 year of experience.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1525828     

 

Tuesday February 25, 2025 

 Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a medical center. Duties: Responsible for all hot food production for meals covered during shift, all baking done in the kitchen, assigning daily cold food production, etc. Requirements: Must have knowledge and ability to prepare quantity foods to preserve nutrients and to prepare foods appealing in appearance and palatable. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

 

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9597049

 

 

Tuesday February 25, 2025

 Job Title: Motor Coach Driver, Bus Driver                                          City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a charter bus service. Duties: Provide transportation for passengers using a bus or motor coach. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. CDL B with passenger endorsement with at least 1 year of experience in commercial driving required. Must have the ability to read maps, maintain expense and mileage records, and complete incident reports.

 

Pay: Starts at $23.00/hour.                                                                  Job Order # NY1524102

 

Wednesday February 26, 2025

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager                                                     City: Mohawk, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a variety store chain. Duties: Assist with the daily operation of the store. Responsible for maintaining inventories, store appearance and completing daily paperwork. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Prefer store management experience. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9569776

 

 

Wednesday February 26, 2025

 Job Title: Patient Care Technician                                                      City: Oneida, NY           

 

Full time for a nonprofit healthcare organization. Duties: Responsible for delivering direct patient care in collaboration with the RN and performing tasks that do not require nursing judgment or medication administration. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. BLS/CPR certifications preferred. 1 year of nursing assistant experience preferred. 1 year of monitor tech experience preferred.

 

Pay: $17.00 - $22.10/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1524404

 

                                   

Thursday February 27, 2025

 Job Title: Lifeguard                                                                             City: Utica, NY

 

Part time for a public institution. Duties: Ensure the safety of swimmers by enforcing the pool rules and regulations, preventing accidents and responding timely to emergency situations. Present professional appearance and attitude and maintain a high standard of customer service. Requirements: Current Lifeguard and CPR/AED certifications. Willingness to assist with swim lessons should the need arise.

                                                                       

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1524075

 

Thursday February 27, 2025

Job Title: Dock Worker                                                                        City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Work safely and efficiently to load and unload cargo, inspecting and documenting the items for accounting purposes and reporting damages, and maintaining the dock facilities. Requirements: Warehouse experience and forklift certification preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must have basic math & reading skills.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1523948

 

Friday February 28, 2025

 Job Title: CDL-A Tractor Trailer Driver                                               City: Mohawk, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a locally owned truck company that specializes in the hauling/transportation of milk from farm to process. Duties: Transport of milk from Mohawk area to various milk processing plants in & around New York, New Jersey & Massachusetts. Requirements: Must have CDLA license & prefer up to 2 years of experience.

 

Pay: Starts at $28.00/hour. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1525900

 

Friday February 28, 2025

 Job Title: Team Member                                                                      City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a retail chain store. Duties: Responsible for interacting with customers and team members, supporting selling initiatives and performing assigned tasks. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Retail experience and/or farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred.

Pay: $15.75 - $18.20/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DF9593031

 

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Herkimer County Department of Social Services is hiring an Account Clerk

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Learn more at link below.

Department: Social Services

Title: Account Clerk

Permanent Opening, Full Time Position
Salary: $35,324.00 (2025 base pay rate)

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50 Forward Mohawk Valley is Hiring a Mobility Specialist in Utica

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"50 Forward Mohawk Valley is Seeking a Passionate Mobility Specialist to Empower Our Community!

"Do you have a heart for service and a knack for solving problems? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities? If so, then we want to hear from you!"

50 Forward Mohawk Valley is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals 50+ live healthy and vibrant lives. 50 Forward is  the sponsor agency for several programs that provide essential services to our community, including the AmeriCorps Seniors Program, Volunteer Resource Center, Way 2 Go Herkimer and Oneida County, and the Livable Communities Oneida County initiative.

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Apply: 

Kelly Walters
Executive Director
50 Forward Mohawk Valley
220 Memorial Parkway
Utica, NY 13501

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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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Utica, New York 13501

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