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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.

Herkimer County Departments of Highway and Public Health are hiring!

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Engineering Technician (Highway Department)

Account Clerk (Public Health)

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NEW Opportunities at DFAS in Rome, NY

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Supervisory Accounting Technician

Department of Defense - Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS Rome - Accounting Operations

  • $50,460 to - $72,644 per year (GS 7-8)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open 03/11/2026 and will close 03/24/2026

For more information please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/860656100

ACCOUNTANT

Department of Defense - Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Accounting Operations

  • $50,460 to - $97,087 per year (GS 7-11)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open 02/27/2026 and will close 03/16/2026

For more information please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/859167700

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Wolfspeed has 41 job opportunities in Marcy, NY

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Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies.

After more than thirty years of forging new technology adoption and transformation, our Wolfspeed® power and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors are leading the industry through unrivaled expertise and capacity.

GO HERE TO VIEW THE OPPORTUNITIES AND APPLY

If you require an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact accessHR at +1 (919) 407-7333

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - March 9, 2026

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Welcome to a new month full of opportunities! Explore the list below to find great events and training opportunities to advance your career:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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  • NYS Department of Corrections and Community Services will be hosting recruitments at the Herkimer Career Center, 320 N Prospect St., Herkimer on 3/4, 3/24, and 4/15, all events running from 10:00AM–12:00PM. Anyone interested about learning more about the Corrections positions are encouraged to attend one of the recruitment sessions. 
  • WM – Join WM today for a sustainable tomorrow! WM is now hiring CDL Commercial Truck Drivers in Utica! Basic requirements include the ability to read, write, and speak English; understand traffic signs; 1 year of experience operating vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years. Visit WM Careers 

 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
  • Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now!  
  • NYS DOCCS WERCshop – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a NYS DOCCS WERCshop with guest speaker Heather Wright! Registration required! Please email or call to register at or (315) 724-1718, Ext 104. 
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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - March 9, 2026

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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 March 9, 2026 

Job Title: Material Handler                                                                  City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a building materials retailer. Duties: Inventory management and merchandising of products. Safe and proper use of equipment and materials. Work outside year-round in a variety of seasonal weather conditions. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Building material knowledge is a plus.

Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # DG1264230

 

Monday March 9, 2026 

Job Title: Automotive Detailer                                                             City: Rome, NY

Full time for a leading provider of mobility services. Duties: Responsible for washing, cleaning, sanitizing, inspecting, and preparing vehicles. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on driving record in the past 3 years. Must have at least 6 consecutive months of prior work experience.

Pay: $17.25/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1237610    

 

Tuesday March 10, 2026 

Job Title: Patient Care Technician                                                     City: Utica, NY

Full time for a non-profit health system. Duties: Assists staff in provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of safe and clean environments. Requirements: Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1269738

 

Tuesday March 10, 2026

Job Title: Motor Equipment Operator                                                  City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a local highway department. Duties: Operate, maintain, and service motorized vehicles and heavy equipment. Requirements: Must have a valid CDL. 1 year of experience in the operation of medium or heavy duty, moderately complex, specialized motor equipment; OR 2 years of experience in the operation of light automotive equipment, such as a car, pick-up truck, panel truck or station wagon.

Pay: $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1587466

 

Wednesday March 11, 2026

Job Title: Youth Peer Advocate                                                           City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a human services organization. Duties: Work directly with children who have an emotional disability by skill building and behavioral support. Provide services within the child’s community in order to promote independence, inclusion and quality of life. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1585336

 

Wednesday March 11, 2026

Job Title: Experienced Painter                                                             City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for a painting contractor. Duties: Prepare surfaces for painting (scraping, sanding, priming, caulking). Apply paints, stains, and coatings using brushes, rollers, or sprayers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Valid NYS driver’s license. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in painting or construction.

Pay: $21.50 - $24.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1584401

 

Thursday March 12, 2026

Job Title: Cashier                                                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a retail company. Duties: Deliver a fast, friendly, and professional checkout experience. Proactively assist customers in the self-checkout area. Scan and bag items accurately and efficiently. Requirements: Must have experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information. Retail and/or customer service experience preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.15/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1261965

 

Thursday March 12, 2026

Job Title: Centralized Scheduler                                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time for an addiction treatment center. Duties: Responsible for scheduling patient individual and medical sessions. Confirm status updates of patient appointments. Performs quality assurance activities. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Associate degree preferred. One year employment experience in the medical records or human services field required.

Pay: $18.67 - $20.76/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1276130

 

Friday March 13, 2026

Job Title: Project Manager/Estimator                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Managing variety of projects including municipal and residential projects. Responsibilities of contracts/subcontracts negotiations, job costs, planning, scheduling and change orders. Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of construction estimating experience. Must have experience with concrete and paving heavy highway construction. 

Pay: $70,000 - $115,000/year. Benefits.                                               Job Order # NY1586056

 

Friday March 13, 2026

Job Title: Food Service Helper                                                            City: Oneida, NY

Part time for a school district. Duties: Serves food, sets tables and clears them after meals. Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers. Polishes silverware, tables and chairs. Cleans dish and linen closets. Cleans, washes and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruit for cooking. Requirements: Must be over 18 years of age.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1583225

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