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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 - Nov. 25, 2024

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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 November 25, 2024 

Job Title: Shop/Road Technicians                                                       City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a business that sells and services material handling equipment & forklifts. Duties: Diagnose, adjust, repair, and perform planned maintenance work on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic material handling and/or compact construction. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 2-5 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of material handling equipment required. Valid driver’s license.

           

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1515563

 

Monday November 25, 2024                                                                   

Job Title: School Bus Driver                                                               City: Utica, NY

Part time for a school bus service. Duties: Provide safe and reliable transportation for students to and from school and school events, utilizing various vehicles to include vans, medium and/or large capacity school buses. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have NYS driver’s license. Experience working with children is recommended, but not required.

Pay: $31.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1515564     

 

Tuesday November 26, 2024 

Job Title: Universal Banker                                                                 City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a bank holding company. Duties: Identify customer needs to make needs-based sales and build customer loyalty. Perform general operational duties, including transactions for checking, savings, loans, and other assigned services. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Banking courses are a plus. Cash handling experience preferred. Sales experience preferred.

 

Pay: $18.00 - $29.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9146686

 

 

Tuesday November 26, 2024

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 # NY1515663

 

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Featured Job Opportunities, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - Nov. 22, 2024

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The end of November is quickly approaching, but that won’t stop the opportunities for finding new jobs and learning new skills! Here are some events you may want to attend:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY. LEARN MORE AND APPLY: The Workforce Development Board is Hiring Case Managers in Utica for our Grant Projects! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center.

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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 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 or part 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  .
  • 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 new workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place December 12, 2024, from 11:00AM – 12:30PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104.
  • 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. 
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A new Oneida County Civil Service examination has been issued within the Correction Officer series

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Learn more at links:

Correction Officer #60-016810

Application Deadline: January 20, 2025

Examination Questionnaire Submission Period: February 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025

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

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ESL Classes at Herkimer Working Solutions

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Digital Literacy Classes at Herkimer Working Solutions

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The NYS Department of Labor has partnered with Northstar Digital Literacy to offer FREE computer training
and certifications to New Yorkers

Northstar Topics Include:
• Basic Computer Skills
• Internet Basics
• Career Search Skills
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• And more!

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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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