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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.

FREE Online Webinar: Training, College, Apprenticeship: Which Path Is for Me?

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Begin your path to understanding the difference between a job and a career while also unraveling the 'Learn and Earn' model of apprenticeships!

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WKTV 2 “Back to Work” Job Opportunities for Nov. 13 – Nov. 17, 2023

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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 13, 2023 

Job Title: Driver                                                                                   City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for local transit company. Duties: Transport clients including medical, elderly, and individuals with developmental disabilities. Requirements: Must have a clean Commercial Driver License with Passenger endorsement.  Must pass DOT medical exam and drug test. Must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or the equivalent.  A minimum of 6-months to 1-year CDL driving experience preferred.

 

Pay: $18.25/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1480524

 

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Monday November 13, 2023 

Job Title: Electronics Technician                                                        City: Chadwicks, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that refurbishes industrial equipment. Duties: Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and refurbish a wide variety of precision equipment, electronic telecommunications test equipment and measuring devices. Requirements: Associate's degree in electronics or 2 or more years prior related experience required. Experience preferred in electronic repair and troubleshooting to a component level.

Pay: $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1477932

 

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Tuesday November 14, 2023 

Job Title: Fiscal Manager                                                                     City:  Canastota, NY

 

Part time, 20 hours per week for an affordable housing agency.  Duties: Oversee all agency finances and accounting functions, including cash flow management, grant allocation, preparation of financial reports, audits, and tax returns.  Requirements: Bachelors or Associates degree preferred. Must have some education or training in accounting. Knowledge of computers and computer software a must.

 Pay: $21.00-$22.00/hour.                                                                     Job Order # NY1480563 

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Tuesday November 14, 2023

Job Title: Memory Care Program Assistant                                         City: Clinton, NY

 

Full time, for a long-term care community. Duties: Support person centered engagement to meet the individual needs and interests of residents living with dementia. Requirements:  Must have the ability to drive a 10-12 passenger bus - No CDL required. Must be able to work every other weekend.

Pay: $14.20-$16.83/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # DF7234882

 

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Wednesday November 15, 2023

Job Title: Roofer Laborer                                                                       City: Morrisville, NY

 

Full time for a company that provides staffing for construction jobs. Duties: Tear off old roof covering. Lay out material. Measure, cut, move and piece together materials. Keep job site clean and organized. Requirements: Must have basic hand tools. This is an entry-level position with the opportunity to grow and learn in the trade alongside accomplished craft professionals.

 

Pay: $19.00-$22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # DF7237525

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Wednesday November 15, 2023

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: Ilion, NY

 

Full time for a rehabilitation and nursing center. Duties: Prepare, cook, and serve a variety of foods. Bake a variety of rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies, Keep kitchen area clean. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and a minimum one year of experience in large-scale cooking. Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep is required.

Pay: $16.00-$18.00/hour. Benefits                                                        Job Order # DF7248277

 

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Thursday November 16, 2023

Job Title: Reverse Engineer                                                                City: Rome, NY           

 

Full time for a consulting firm specializing in cyber security. Duties: Test an extensive range of computer systems to identify and mitigate emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with 1 year of relevant work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $87,084-$122,895/year. Benefits.                                                  Job Order # DF7232264

 

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Thursday November 16, 2023

Job Title: Integration Technician                                                           City: Marcy, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, night shift, for a semiconductor chip manufacturer. Job Duties: Monitor wafers using various measurement tools.  Classify defects based on known defect types. Troubleshoot process issues.  Requirements: Associates degree in a technical field and the ability to work with limited supervision. Any clean room experience or semiconductor experience will be considered a plus.

Pay: $22.50-$30.90/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # DF7237514

 

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Friday November 17, 2023

Job Title: Quality Assurance and Training Specialist                          City:  Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an agency that serves people with disabilities. Duties: Develop training curriculum, facilitate side by side and group trainings and ensure compliance with all state regulations. Requirements: Master’s Degree in a clinical field preferred, a degree in Human Services could be considered with at least 3 years' experience working in behavioral health. Previous quality assurance experience preferred.  

 

Pay: $70,000-$80,000/year. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # DF7233959

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Friday November 17, 2023

Job Title: Executive Administrative Assistant                                     City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for the CEO of a local manufacturer. Duties: Manage the executive's calendar and SharePoint obligations. Schedule and facilitate appointments, conference calls and videoconferences. Assist with creating and maintaining records and other documents. Requirements: High school diploma and 2 to 5 years’ experience as an Administrative Assistant. Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.

 Pay: $21.25--$34.00/hour. Benefits                                                      Job Order # DF7237628

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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

Nov 6

1 pm - Spanish: Interviewing Techniques

Nov 7

11 am - Writing Effective Cover Letters
11 am - Going to School to get Back to Work
1 pm - Civil Service

Nov 8

11 am - Job Search Strategies
11 am - Fostering Access, Rights and Equity (FARE) for Women Workers
1 pm -  Communication Skills

Nov 9

11 am  - Resume Development
1 pm  - SNAP Overview
1 pm  - Roadmap to Getting Hired

Nov 10

1pm  - Chat with an Employment Counselor

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Herkimer County is Hiring an Employment Counselor

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Department: Social Services  Title: Employment Counselor

ANTICIPATED Permanent, Full Time position

Salary: $38,800.00 (2023 base pay rate)

This position may be filled from a certified list of eligibles or with exception that a person may be eligible for promotion, transfer or reinstatement according to civil service rules.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an entry-level position that provides professional employment
guidance and related services to clients participating in various aspects of the local social service programs. The duties
involve assisting social services clients in formulating and modifying their employment plan, which may involve remedial
education, specialized skill training, and related supportive services. The employment counselor is required to exercise
sound professional judgment in formulating and carrying our plans to meet individual employment issued presented by
clients. Work is performed under direct supervision of a higher-level staff employee, when necessary, to offer guidance
and instruction on individual problem cases. The incumbent of this position does related work as required.

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WKTV 2 “Back 2 Work” Job Opportunities for Nov. 6 – Nov. 10, 2023

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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 6, 2023

Job Title: Order Selector                                                                      City: New York Mills, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a beverage distributor. Duties: Check incoming pick tickets. Locate products using technology. Retrieve orders, build pallets, and position them on loading docks. Requirements: Proven experience as an order picker or in another warehouse position. Ability to read and write in English and. good physical strength and stamina required.

 

Pay: $19.25-$23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # NY1473230

 

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Monday November 6, 2023

Job Title: Program Manager                                                                City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a human service agency. Duties: Manage pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field and 3-5 years' experience in Human Services preferably with youth. Must have a valid New York State driver's license as travel is required.

Pay: $55,360-$60,000/year. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF7180191

 

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Tuesday November 7, 2023

Job Title: Emergency Services Training Specialist                             City: Marcy, NY

 

Full time for a semi-conductor manufacturer. Duties: Assist with onboarding and training of Emergency Response Specialists. Develop and deliver emergency response curriculum to all employees. Requirements: Associates degree and current EMT certification plus 5 years’ experience with emergency response to Hazardous Materials and 3 years’ experience with delivering curriculum for adult learning.

Pay: $29.76-$40.92/hour. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # DF7191959

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Tuesday November 7, 2023

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Team Lead                                       City: Rome, NY

 

Full time, for an industrial machine manufacturer. Duties: Manage day to day projects and activities, ensuring project deliverables and deadlines are on track. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (engineering preferred) with 7 years of job-related experience OR a Technical Degree (engineering preferred) with 10 years of job-related experience OR 15-20 years of designing/engineering experience.

Pay: $110,000/year. Benefits.                                                               Job Order # DF7199287

 

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Wednesday November 8, 2023

Job Title: Entry Level Foundry Workers                                             City: Chittenango, NY

 

Full time, 2nd shift for a company that manufactures parts for the aerospace industry. Duties: Sort, inspect, re-size, clean and weigh material to prepare it for the melting processes. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Knowledge of a Foundry environment preferred. Forklift license may be required. Must be able to use a personal computer.

 

Pay: $22.54/hour. $2 Shift Differential, Sign on Bonus. Benefits.         Job Order # DF7196451

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Wednesday November 8, 2023

Job Title: Injection Mold Technician                                                    City: Ilion, NY

 

Full time for a local manufacturer. Duties: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair injection molding machines. Requirements: Three to five years’ experience with mechanical hydraulics and electrical control systems. Knowledge of robotics would be a plus.

Pay: Starts at $18.00/hour. More based on experience. Benefits         Job Order # NY1480119

 

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Thursday November 9, 2023

Job Title: Utility Clerk                                                                          City: Utica, NY

 

Part time for a local wholesale club. Duties: Maintain the cleanliness of all areas of the club including the sales floor, offices, restrooms and the outdoor grounds and parking lot. Requirements: Prior maintenance or janitorial experience preferred, but not required. Prior retail/wholesale experience preferred.

Pay: $15.00-$18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # DF7199473

 

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Thursday November 9, 2023

Job Title: Customer Service Coordinator                                             City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a leading autism services center. Job Duties Provide quality assurance and administrative support working with individuals and their families as a part of the agency’s Fiscal Intermediary Service. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license. Experience working with people with disabilities a plus.

 

Pay: $18.63-$23.29/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # NY1479966

 

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Friday November 10, 2023

Job Title: Fiber Characterization Field Technician                              City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that manufactures fiber optic products. Duties: Operate provided equipment at a customer's site to gather data that will be analyzed and presented to the customer in the form of a report. Requirements: High School graduate with additional college or trade school is preferred. Travel is required. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Pay: $35,000-$40,000/year. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1477286

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Friday November 10, 2023

Job Title: Line Cook                                                                             City: New Hartford, NY

 

Part time, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a restaurant serving Greek specialties. Duties: Prepare food to order, setup and break down the grill and clean the appliances such as stoves and fryers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. No experience necessary. Business is willing to train the right individual.

Pay: $15.00--$18.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # NY1479881

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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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