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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 - July 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 July 10, 2023

Job Title: School Bus Driver Trainees                                                 City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a bus company serving a local school district. Free CDL and endorsement training is available for those who want to start a driving career. Meet with a company representative to find out more tomorrow from 10 am to 12 pm at Utica Working Solutions. Requirements: Must have a valid New York State driver's license and be at least 21 years of age

Pay: Up to $23.50/hour depending on experience. Benefits.               Job Order # NY1471204

 

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Monday July 10, 2023

Job Title: Construction Ironworker Apprentice                                    City: Poland, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that installs fencing on major construction projects. Duties: Get paid while you train to become a journeyman in a New York State Registered Apprenticeship Program. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and one year of work experience. No ironworker experience necessary. Must have valid driver’s license and ability to lift 90 lbs.

Pay: Prevailing wage. Benefits.                                                          Job Order # NY1472080

 

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Tuesday July 11, 2023

Job Title: Lead Teller                                                                          City: Cazenovia, NY

 

Full time for a local bank. Duties: Manage day to day duties for the branch teller line, including scheduling tellers and providing coaching. Serve as the primary troubleshooter for complex problems. Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent business experience. 3 years demonstrated client relationship skills and 3 years’ experience in cash handling required.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # DF6461406

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Tuesday July 11, 2023

Job Title: Night Assistant Manager                                                      City: Little Falls, NY

Full time for a local grocery store. Duties: Oversee the entire third shift store operation two to three nights a week. Schedule and supervise all Night Crew Associates. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives.

 

Pay: $16.50 - $25.25 /hour based on experience. Benefits.                  Job Order # DF6470351

 

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Wednesday July 12, 2023

Job Title: Paralegal-Intake/Helpline                                                   City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for an agency that provides legal aid to low-income individuals. Duties: Screen calls from applicants to determine whether they are eligible, open intakes in the case management system for eligible callers and follow intake protocols to properly refer them. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of prior work experience.

Pay: $40,250 - $61,378, depending on experience. Benefits.               Job Order # NY1471750

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Wednesday July 12, 2023

Job Title: Staff Accountant                                                                  City: Rome, NY

 

Full time for a copper products manufacturer. Duties: Perform daily customer invoicing & sales adjustments. Post journal entries & do general ledger accounting work. Requirements: Associates Degree in Accounting and 3 years of related experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Accounting experience in a manufacturing facility would be a plus.

Pay: $55,000-$65,000/year. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # DF6485211                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                  

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Thursday July 13, 2023

Job Title: Skilled Tradesman                                                               City: Newport, NY

 

Full time for a general contracting company. Duties: Perform residential remodels and repairs. Set up and clean up job sites, load and unload materials, and plan and complete specific projects. Requirements: Experience in framing, custom carpentry, flooring, drywall, painting, and installation of vinyl siding, windows, and doors. Transportation and cell phone required.

 

Pay: Starts at $20.00/hour. More based on experience.                       Job Order # NY1471996                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                           

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Thursday July 13, 2023

Job Title: Cook                                                                                              City: Hamilton, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, for a hospitality company providing meal service at a local college. Job Duties: Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes. Clean kitchen after preparation and serving. Assist in ordering and receiving food and supplies Requirements: Prior culinary experience is preferred, but not required.

 

Pay: Starts at $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF6380794

 

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Friday July 14, 2023

Job Title: Project Director                                                                    City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a recovery program operated by a faith-based organization. Duties: Initiate, coordinate and promote the center's services, activities, and events. Requirements: Associates Degree in human services and 2 years' experience with a knowledge of substance abuse, trauma informed care, family systems and the recovery community. Valid NYS driver’s license required.

Pay: $30,000-$31,000/year. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1472040

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Friday July 14, 2023

Job Title: Offset Print Operator                                                            City: Utica, NY

 

Full time, first shift for a provider of electronic imaging and mailing services. Duties: Set up and run a printing press, maintain quality, and adjust ink and water roller pressures. Requirements: Associate's degree; or at least one year of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $16.00-$20.00/hour. Benefits                                                         Job Order # NY1471958

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FREE 7 County Virtual Job Fair - July 12, 2023

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All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are invited to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Wednesday, July 12th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

We'll also have representatives from our training grant programs on hand to tell you about how we can help you jump start your career in a field that you love.

>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text or meet over video

>Comprehensive reporting features for both employers and job seekers

>Easy to use Premier Virtual Job Fair platform

Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is:

https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/WRveOW

(Businesses select: "Organization"
Job Seekers select: "Attendee")

If you have previously attended one of our Premier Virtual Job Fair platform job fairs, select "Log In"

Job Seekers can log in to "preview" the job opportunities on Tues., July 11th, starting at 9:00am.

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Sponsored by the Workforce Development Board's Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Project. The RADAR project advances the U.S. Department of Labor’s efforts to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship by increasing the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that use Registered Apprenticeship and improving the access to and performance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for underrepresented and underserved communities, with individuals with disabilities as the primary participants. This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993.

RADAR staff will be available at the job fair to speak with anyone interested in participating in the grant.

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - July 7, 2023

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See who's looking to hire YOU this week!

Featured Job Opportunities

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Durham School Services is currently hiring School Bus Drivers - Free CDL Training!

You're invited to the Durham School Services School Bus Driver recruitment event at Herkimer Working Solutions on Thursday– July 13th from 10am - Noon.

They offer free CDL training for those who want to start a school bus driving career

Will train the right applicants to earn a CDL license, along with the appropriate endorsements necessary for school bus transportation.

Whether you’re already a professional school bus driver - looking to break into the profession - needing to supplement your income - or needing a schedule that can be flexible - look no further!

(Drivers must be 21 years of age and hold a valid New York state driver’s license.)

Durham Offers:
Great pay rates with flexible, part time schedules and guaranteed hours . . . Paid time off . . .
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances . . . 401K w/ up to 4% match . . . Life insurance . . .
Voluntary benefits . . . MetLaw program . . . Employee discounts, and much more.

Questions? Call Durham at 315-275-8329 – Monday through Friday – 8 AM - 4 PM

Where: Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street - Herkimer, New York

When: Thursday, July 13th, from 10am to Noon.

Bassett Healthcare Navigator will be on site to assist anyone in need of health insurance

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MVCAA is Hiring for Head Start in Herkimer

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Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) has open positions for:

Head Start Teacher

Toddler Assistant Teachers

Head Start Classroom Aides

Classroom and Kitchen Substitutes

 

APPLY TODAY at: https://www.mvcaa.com/employment

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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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