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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: Mechanical / Electrical Engineer & Technicians and Occupational Safety and Health series

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Safety Coordinator #87-474010 (OC)

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025

Examination Date: March 1, 2025

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Mechanical Engineer #65-213010 (OC)

Application Deadline: January 24, 2025

Examination Date: March 15, 2025

 

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

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - December 16, 2024

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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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WKTV Back 2 Work Job Orders December 16 – 20, 2024

Monday December 16, 2024 

 Job Title: Early Childhood Behavior Specialist                                   City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a nonprofit agency. Duties: Review and provide feedback to teachers on Challenging Behavior Incident Reports. Schedule and participate in case reviews. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in child life or early childhood education preferred or an Associates in early childhood education with a minimum of 3 years' experience.

                                                                       

Pay: $17.22 - $22.96/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1516757

 Monday December 16, 2024 

                                                                       

Job Title: Event Planning Coordinator                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Responsible for duties associated with supporting development team members in their fundraising efforts. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least one year’s experience in administrative work, project coordination and/or event management systems with strong attention to detail. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay: $25.50 - $32.80/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9234742     

 

Tuesday December 17, 2024 

 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 # NY1516789

 

 

Tuesday December 17, 2024

 Job Title: Motor Coach/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 # NY1516917

 

Wednesday December 18, 2024

Job Title: CDL 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 # NY1517268

 

 

Wednesday December 18, 2024

 Job Title: Crew Member                                                                      City: Chittenango, NY      

 

Full time for a quick service restaurant. Duties: Provide customer service at front counter and drive thru serving beverages and baked goods. Make products to be sold including donuts, bagels, specialty sandwiches, coffee, and other beverages. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

 

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9241139

 

                                   

Thursday December 19, 2024

 Job Title: Customer Service Associate                                               City: Rome, NY

 

Part time for a discount store. Duties: Responsible for all aspects of customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance with an emphasis on accurate register operation. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 6 months of prior retail experience preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

                                                                       

Pay: $15.50 - $16.50/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DF9249383

 

Thursday December 19, 2024

Job Title: Dishwasher                                                                         City: Vernon, NY

 

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Responsible for ensuring all China, silverware and glassware are cleaned efficiently and promptly providing all facets of the dining venue available stock of silverware and dishware on a continual basis. Ensures compliance to standards set by management in scraping, racking, stacking, and washing of, dishware, glassware, silverware, etc. Requirements: Must be 18 years of age.

Pay: $15.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DF9228711

 

Friday December 20, 2024

 Job Title: Yard Loader Operator                                                          City: Jordanville, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a building material company. Duties: Operate yard loader to move materials and products. Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment. Load and unload materials from trucks and railcars. Maintain accurate records of material movements. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

 

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9238953

 

Friday December 20, 2024

 Job Title: Production Planner                                                             City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a high-tech electronics manufacturer. Duties: Use associated production-control related tools, processes, and systems to monitor products and materials in an efficient and effective manner, to meet schedule commitments. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations field. Bachelor’s degree in business related discipline preferred.

Pay: $60,000 - $90,000/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # DF9228406

 

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Featured Job Opportunities, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - December 13, 2024

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

FEATURED JOBS

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY.

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 12/17/24 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.  Save the date!
  • 12/18/24 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:30PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 12/19/24 – Wilcor International In-Person Hiring Event from 9:00AM – 11:00AM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect St, Herkimer, NY.

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 Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY. Case Managers will be responsible for recruitment, intake, and case management of participants; oversee training and/or employment placement of participants; and coordinate services with partner training providers and employers. This position is full time, salary range $45,000 - $50,000 with benefits, including health & dental insurance, retirement fund matching up to 6%, 35-hour work week, 2 weeks’ vacation. JOB DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT LINK: The Workforce Development Board is Hiring Case Managers in Utica for our Grant Projects! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center. To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to  .
  • Critical Sectors Job Quality Grant – This program aids to implement systems change in workforce development efforts for individuals located in the Greater Mohawk Valley region of New York State who work in the Childcare Sector or are in need of childcare. This is an 18-month project that will develop a job quality strategy for the regional childcare workforce focusing on pay, benefits, skill attainment, and regulations. With a focus on gathering data and feedback from those directly working in the childcare sector, this project has a strong worker voice component to ensure that both urban and rural childcare workers are involved in developing solutions and improvements regarding their employment while pulling from their experiences.
  • 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. 
  • Real Life Rosies Bootcamp – A great opportunity for women! Prepare for a career or Registered Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing. There is no cost to participate. Transportation and childcare are available. $1000 stipend upon completion of the program. The next training runs February 3 – April 22, 2025. The program is offered by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, Mohawk Valley Community College, and Working Solutions.
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Herkimer County Clerk’s Office is recruiting for a Senior Recording Clerk

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Title: Senior Recording Clerk


Anticipated Contingent Permanent Opening, Full Time


Salary: $35,253.00 (2024 base pay rate)

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New job openings with the Herkimer County Department of Social Services

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Social Welfare Examiner
Support Investigator
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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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