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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 - February 10, 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 17, 2025 

Job Title: Warehouse Manager                                                            City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Leads the creation and management of an efficient, sustainable warehouse and inventory system for a non-profit warehouse that is also a food recovery organization. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 3+ years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in food recovery or related industries. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

                                                                       

Pay: $40,000/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1523945

 

Monday February 17, 2025                                                                      

Job Title: Tow Truck Operator                                                            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 # NY1523821     

 

Tuesday February 18, 2025 

Job Title: General Machinist                                                               City: Oriskany, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a fiber optic manufacturer. Duties: Perform various milling, turning, drilling and related operations used to produce components. Requirements: CNC programming experience would be a significant plus. Must have machining experience. High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience, or an Associate degree/certificate with 3 years of experience.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1525538

 

Tuesday February 18, 2025

Job Title: Assistant Manager of Maintenance                                      City: Utica, NY

Full time for a transportation service. Duties: Supervise and coordinate activities of utility workers, shop foremen, and body shop. Responsible for the maintenance and security of physical plant of all facilities. Assist with the maintenance and repair of all vehicles. Requirements: Associates degree preferred. Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment.

 

Pay: $61,863 - $69,146/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1523809

 

Wednesday February 19, 2025

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Perform maintenance and repair on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 2 years of experience. Must have a valid, clean driver's license. DOT physical exam and alcohol/drug pre-screening test required.

Pay: Starts at $25.00/hour.                                                                  Job Order # NY1522179

 

 

Wednesday February 19, 2025

Job Title: Prevention Family Specialist                                               City: Madison, NY           

 

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Provide supportive casework counseling in the home and empower parents with tools and resources to ensure children's safety, well-being and permanency Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. Driver’s license required. Experience working with at-risk youth & families and case management preferred.

 

Pay: $23.08 - $25.48/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1523452

 

                                   

Thursday February 20, 2025

Job Title: Writing Tutor                                                                       City: Utica, NY

 

Part time for a public institution. Duties: Help students build confidence and improve academic performance through holistic support, active learning strategies, study skills development, and individualized instruction. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. Significant experience in academic writing including a foundational knowledge of common citation styles.

                                                                       

Pay: $20.31/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1524073

 

Thursday February 20, 2025

Job Title: Preventative Maintenance Technician                                 City: Forestport, NY

 

Full time for a bottled water supplier. Duties: Ensure operational integrity of various production related equipment including but not limited to blow mold machinery, fillers, labelers, packaging machines, palletizing equipment, and other associated equipment. Requirements: Must have experience in industrial maintenance. Prior experience in use of CMMS system and work order management.

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1524109

 

Friday February 21, 2025

Job Title: Order Picker/Packer                                                            City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a wholesale distributor. Duties: Handles pick tickets/orders to pull items from warehouse inventory. Physically pulls warehouse items by the stated number, size, color, quantity, quality, etc. Compares and inspects physical items pulled to the requirements of the pick ticket/order. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Previous experience helpful but not required.

 

Pay: $16.00 - $16.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1525508

 

Friday February 21, 2025

Job Title: Medical Office Clerk                                                            City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health organization. Duties: Responsible for managing appointments, coordinating billable services, and ensuring exceptional patient experiences within medical practice procedures. Greet visitors, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and handle financial transactions. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. One year of experience preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.80/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1524408

 

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Featured jobs and free training events - February 14, 2025

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Skill acquisition and job opportunities are thriving. Check out the options below!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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More great 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.
• Coordinator, Workforce Development – Meeting regional workforce development needs by coordinating the development and delivery of educational programs and facilitating partnerships with local businesses and organizations to connect students and community members with employment and training opportunities.
• Lifeguard – Ensuring the safety of pool users, enforcing pool rules, and providing a welcoming environment for community members participating in aquatic activities.
• Adjunct Instructors – Teaching chemistry, hospitality, health sciences, or non-credit courses, sharing expertise, and fostering student success through engaging and inclusive educational experiences.

  • Instructor - Fashion Design (Fall 2025 - Tenure Track)
  • Instructor - Theater (Fall 2025 - Tenure Track)

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

  • NYS DOCCS is now hiring experienced officers! Continue your career with advanced placement offers, great benefits, and possibilities for additional compensation. For more information contact
  • The Women's Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a new workshop series: Google Docs & Google Sheets Training! It will be over the course of 3 weeks, every Tuesday and Wednesday, starting February 11th until February 26th. On the final day, all attendees will receive a certificate for completing the course (18 hours of training). 
  • 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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New opportunities with Herkimer County

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Herkimer County Public Health for a Senior Family Services Specialist

Herkimer County Clerk’s Office for a Motor Vehicle License Clerk (Part Time) in the Old Forge location

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New Exam Announcements for Herkimer County: Office Assistant II and Office Manager

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Office Assistant II
Office Manager

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New Oneida County Civil Service Examinations: Food Service Operations and Investigator Series

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Learn more at links:

School Lunch Director III #85-915010 (OC)

School Lunch Manager #85-437010 (OC)

Senior Social Services Investigator #89-516010 (OC)

Senior Social Services Investigator #72-651010 (PROM)

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Examination Date: May 3, 2025

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

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