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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 Exam: Higher-Level Clerical Series

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Deputy County Clerk #70-021070 (PROM)

Application Deadline: February 27, 2026

Examination Date: April 18, 2026

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

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Cayuga Community College is recruiting for a NRS Director of Accountability and a Technology Specialist

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The Director of Adult Education at the NYS Education Department (NYSED) has asked me to share the below available positions to help them reach a broader and more diverse candidate pool.  These positions are funded by NYSED/Adult Ed and contracted through Cayuga Community College.

NRS DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTABILITY

https://cayuga.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=196678

*Located Upstate or Downstate, but requiring travel within the Downstate area

NRS TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

https://cayuga.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=196681

*Located Upstate or Downstate with heavy focus on technology, data, and reporting

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - January 26, 2026

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The end of January 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

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-20-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-21-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-22-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-23-2026

Birnie Bus – Public bus drivers needed for the Madison Transit System! Flexible Schedules/Paid Training; Excellent Starting Rate; Sign-On Bonus & CDL Cost Covered! Apply today at https://www.jointeambirnie.com/

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 1/27/26 – The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties, Inc., will be holding a FREE Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, January 27th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 
  • 2/2/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 2/3/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 2/6/26 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 2/10/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process.
  • 2/10/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
  • 2/11/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 2/12/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
  • 2/18/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
  • 2/19/26 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY.
  • 3/7/26 – The Cove Summer Hiring Event from Noon – 4:00PM at Sylvan Beach Supply Co. at The Cove 750 Pioneer Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!

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. 
  • Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Spring Session now. You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in Manufacturing. There is no cost to students. It runs February 23 – May 13. There will be an Open House February 4th at 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus – Plumley Complex.
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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - January 26, 2025

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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 January 26, 2026 

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator                                                         City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a senior citizen center. Duties: Assess volunteer needs of the community. Perform volunteer recruitment and placement for Volunteer Department programs. Interview and place volunteers in community and agency assignments. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Valid & clean NYS driver’s license and own vehicle required. Experience working with volunteers.

                                                                                                           

Pay: $36,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1556042

 

Monday January 26, 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 # NY1559392     

 

Tuesday January 27, 2026 

Job Title: Associate Material Handler                                                 City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a medical technology manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for supporting warehouse operations by handling, moving, and storing materials efficiently and safely to and from production areas. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. 6-12 months of work experience preferred.

 

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1557701

                                                                       

 

Tuesday January 27, 2026

Job Title: Retail Sales Specialist                                                        City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a broadband connectivity and telecommunications company. Duties: Enhancing the customer experience while meeting sales, service, and operational goals. Identifying sales opportunities and creating ideal customer experiences through product support and education. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-5 years of sales/customer service experience preferred.

 

Pay: $18.00 - $22.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1558643

 

Wednesday January 28, 2026

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Perform maintenance and repair on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 2 years of experience. Must have a valid, clean driver's license. DOT physical exam and alcohol/drug pre-screening test required.

Pay: $26.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1556694

 

 

Wednesday January 28, 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 # NY1557877

 

                                   

Thursday January 29, 2026

 Job Title: Social Care Navigator                                                          City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a senior citizen center. Duties: Organize and provide screening services for potential clients and other older community members. Conduct home visits to establish relationships with clients while providing general support and encouragement. Requirements: Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation. High school diploma or the equivalent.

                                                                       

Pay: $36,000/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1556045

 

Thursday January 29, 2026

Job Title: Machinist                                                                             City: Oriskany Falls, NY

 

Full time for a manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Technical/trade school certification preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Proven experience as a machinist (manual and CNC).

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1558788

 

Friday January 30, 2026

Job Title: Order Picker/Packer                                                            City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a wholesale distributor. Duties: Handles pick tickets/orders to pull items from warehouse inventory. Physically pulls warehouse items by the stated number, size, color, quantity, quality, etc. Compares and inspects physical items pulled to the requirements of the pick ticket/order. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Previous experience helpful but not required. 

 

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1558961

 

Friday January 30, 2026

Job Title: Senior Diesel Mechanic                                                       City: Canastota, NY

Full time for an equipment rental agency. Duties: Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining our fleet of heavy equipment, ensuring they operate at peak performance. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Muat have a valid driver’s license. Associates degree from a vocational program, technical school, or community college is preferred.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1558949

 

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DFAS Job Fairs & Current Job Announcements

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DFAS is seeking talented individuals to join their team!

Accounts Maintenance Clerk/Accounting Technician

DFAS – Rome, NY

  • Salary: $36,409 to - $52,957 per year (GS 4-5)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open through 02/06/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855397700

 

Accounting Technician

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY

  • Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5 - 6)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855153000

 

Military Pay Technician

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Indianapolis, IN; or Rome, NY. 

  • Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5 - 6)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855223300

 

IT Specialist

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

  • Salary: $57,331 to - $121,502 per year (GS 07/09/11/12)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854965900

* BE SURE TO SELECT YOUR LOCAL AREA WHEN APPLYING

DFAS is excited to connect with the community at two local libraries. Team members from DFAS will be on-site to answer questions and share information about the rewarding career opportunities available with the agency.

SEE UPCOMING JOB FAIR INFORMATION HERE

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The Herkimer County Department of Public Health is hiring a Supervising Community Health Nurse

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Department: Public Health Title: Supervising Community Health Nurse

Permanent Opening,

Full Time Position

Salary: $67,980.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - January 20, 2026

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FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-12-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-13-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-14-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-15-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-16-2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - January 20, 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 January 19, 2026 

Job Title: Teller Supervisor                                                                 City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a bank holding company. Duties: Identify customer needs to make needs-based sales and build customer loyalty. Consistently strives to satisfy customers by providing memorable customer experiences and digital engagement. Requirements: Must have more than 1 year (CSA) Teller experience. High school diploma or the equivalent. Banking courses required.

                                                                                                           

Pay: $19.00 - $31.86/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1556571

 

Monday January 19, 2026 

Job Title: Retail Store Manager                                                           City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for a broadband connectivity and telecommunications company. Duties: Collaborating with peers to build high preforming teams through best practice sharing. Coaching and developing sales reps to reach their personal and professional goals. Requirements: 3-5 years of sales and customer service experience required. High school diploma or the equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

 

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1556272     

 

Tuesday January 20, 2026 

Job Title: Custodial/Building Maintenance                                         City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Beautification of the building, emptying trash, recyclable, and compost containers, report issues/damage of items used. May clean restrooms completely including wash basins, urinals, toilets, drinking fountains, floors (sweeping/mopping). Requirements: Must be at least 55 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent.

 

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1557060

                                                                       

 

Tuesday January 20, 2026

Job Title: Bus Driver                                                                          City: Rome, NY

Part time for a school bus service. Duties: Responsible for delivery of school buses to customers in a courteous, safe, and timely manner; ensuring compliance with all company policies, traffic laws, and state and federal transit regulations. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have valid CDL Class A or B for NYS.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1067812

 

Wednesday January 21, 2026

Job Title: Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk                                    City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an animal feed store. Duties: Enter vendor invoices for payment. Enter product PO's/receiving & invoices. Run payables payments – weekly. Take phone calls/orders from customers. Wait on walk in customers. Keep updated binders for truck repairs as well as contracts for products. Requirements: 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Pay: $19.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1556728

 

 

Wednesday January 21, 2026

Job Title: Process Technician                                                             City: Oneida, NY           

 

Full time for a plastic injection molding service. Duties: Prepare jobs with attention to safety and quality (resin, hydraulics, cycle times) and maintain accurate documentation. Sample new or repaired molds, assist with mold changeovers, and perform basic preventive maintenance on tools. Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Familiarity with molding equipment and basic computer software.

 

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1557054

 

                                   

Thursday January 22, 2026

Job Title: Team Leader                                                                        City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a retail chain store. Duties: Responsible for assisting with the execution of operational, sales, and merchandising objectives by delivering a legendary customer experience. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

                                                                       

Pay: $16.25 - $21.80/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1063626

 

Thursday January 22, 2026

Job Title: Count Room Associate                                                        City: Vernon, NY

 

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Perform the tasks of collecting slot machines and table games drop boxes; counting and strapping currency contained in the drop boxes; and organizing other paperwork and entering data into a computer. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Must be detail oriented and comfortable following company policies, procedures and controls without question.

Pay: $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1066955

 

Friday January 23, 2026

Job Title: Quality Manager                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Support accounts receivable, material control, order processing, and quality assurance activities. Ensure materials, documentation, and processing meet company standards. Requirements: Experience in manufacturing or quality control is preferred. Must have the ability to read technical documents and drawings. 

 

Pay: $25.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1554358

 

Friday January 23, 2026

Job Title: Finance Coordinator                                                           City: Morrisville, NY

Part time for a county government office. Duties: Monitoring budgets, processing payments, payroll processing, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Requirements: Associate’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field, OR high school diploma or the equivalent with 1 year of transferrable finance experience.

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1069200

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WDB Virtual Job Fair - Tues., January 27, 2026

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REGISTER TODAY!

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties, Inc., will be holding a FREE Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, January 27th from 11AM TO 1PM.

ALL BUSINESSES AND JOB SEEKERS IN HERKIMER, MADISON AND ONEIDA COUNTIES ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER.

REGISTER HERE

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Attending Businesses as of January 26th

First Choice Staffing
GPO Federal Credit Union
GoNetspeed
Upstate Caring Partners
Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
Kamp Kiwanis
Java Farm Supply, Inc.
Community Wellness Partners
CABVI
NYS Office of Mental Health - Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
New York State Office of Mental Health
Orkin Pest Control

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Herkimer County has new Civil Service Exam Announcements

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Police Chief Type A 2026 OC and Promo

Police Chief Type B 2026

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Herkimer County Department of Social Services is hiring

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Social Svcs Attorney 011226

Caseworker DSS 011226

Clerk DSS 011226

Sr Employ Counselor DSS 011226

Social Welfare Ex DSS 011226

 

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - January 12, 2026

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New opportunities are available in our area for employment and skill development! Check out these options below:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-05-2026

 Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-06-2026

 Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-07-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-08-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-09-2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - January 12, 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 January 12, 20

Job Title: Tesla Advisor, Sales                                                            City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a multinational automotive and clean energy company. Duties: Help build and maintain a robust sales pipeline by collecting customer information and facilitating test drives for potential buyers. Requirements: 1+ years of customer service and/or sales experience with proven track record to meet and exceed goals. Valid driver’s license.

                                                                                                           

Pay: $16.00 - $32.40/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1555495

 

Monday January 12, 2026 

Job Title: School Bus Driver                                                               City: Clinton, NY

 

Part time for a local school district. Duties: Responsible for the safe delivery of passengers along set routes, adherence to bus safety and bus stop safety standards, and daily vehicle inspections, among other duties. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have a valid driver’s license and have at least 1-year experience driving.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1554360     

 

Tuesday January 13, 2026 

Job Title: Lot Associate                                                                     City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a home improvement store. Duties: Assist customers with the loading of their vehicles and also monitor and maintain the entrance of the store. Maintain a sufficient quantity of carts near the entrance of the store. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. Excellent customer service skills are required.

 

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1036978

                                                                       

 

Tuesday January 13, 2026

Job Title: Medical Office Coordinator                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a non-profit health system. Duties: Provides indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting. Coordinates phone calls, appointments, and prescription authorizations. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare related setting. Experience with insurance company rules/regulations and medical terminology strongly recommended.

 

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1044477

 

Wednesday January 14, 2026

Job Title: Mechanical Inspector/Quality Control                                 City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Ensure manufactured parts and assemblies meet specifications. Read and interpret mechanical drawings. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Manual inspection experience (i.e. caliper/micrometer/height gage/etc.). Must have at least 2 years of inspecting and measuring parts.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1554357

 

 

Wednesday January 14, 2026

Job Title: Welder                                                                                 City: Chittenango, NY      

 

Full time for an aerospace manufacturer. Duties: Weld by method of GTAW for rework, repair and cosmetic upgrade in accordance with customer specifications and internal procedures. Evaluate castings to ensure preparation from prior operation is adequate. Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Maintain welding certification for GTAW.

 

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1056422

 

                                   

Thursday January 15, 2026

Job Title: Security Officer                                                                   City: New Hartford, NY

 

Part time for a company that provides security services. Duties: Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner. Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles. 21+ for armed roles. High school diploma or the equivalent. Valid driver’s license required.

                                                                       

Pay: $19.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1051854

 

Thursday January 15, 2026

Job Title: Production Operator I                                                          City: Clinton, NY

 

Full time for a premier materials manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for performing manual duties to process and complete product by operating equipment to mix, form, and assemble metals and chemicals for distribution. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Good communication skills, basic math skills and basic computer literacy required.

Pay: $16.50 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1041428

 

Friday January 16, 2026

Job Title: Office Manager                                                                    City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Manage financial data and software: A/R, A/P, Payroll, General Ledger. Greet clients, visitors, and team members professionally. Supporting admin tasks: copying, faxing, note-taking. Requirements: Experience in filing and office management. Prior experience as a receptionist with excellent customer service skills. 

 

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1554356

 

Friday January 16, 2026

Job Title: Veterinary Assistant                                                            City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for an animal hospital. Duties: Create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Compassionate patient care. Client education and care. Pharmacy and medication administration. Lab sample collection and processing. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1050005

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50 Forward Mohawk Valley has Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteer Leaders Needed

Snow Shoveling Volunteers 2025

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Herkimer County Building Maintenance Department is hiring a mechanic

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Department: Building Maintenance
Title: Building Maintenance Mechanic
Permanent Position, Full-time Opening
Salary: $44,498 (2026 base pay rate)

Building Maintenance Mechanic

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50 Forward Mohawk Valley is Hiring a Social Care Navigator and a Volunteer Coordinator

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Social Care Navigator

Volunteer Coordinator

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Don't miss our January 2026 Newsletter!

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Valuable FREE opportunities and hiring events for you!

In January we're sharing:

>Success Stories

>New learning opportunities

>Virtual and In-Person job fairs and recruitment events

>Online resources for job seekers

>And lots more!

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - January 5, 2025

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Explore the list below to find great events and training opportunities to advance your career:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-29-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-30-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-31-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-02-2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 1/6/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY.
  • 1/8/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:30PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
  • 1/14/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Recruitment from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
  • 1/15/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
  • 1/21/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.
  • 1/22/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - January 5, 2025

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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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Monday January 5, 2026 

Job Title: Sports Flooring Installation Technician                               City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a flooring contractor. Duties: Accurately measure out and install large sports floors such as basketball, tennis, volleyball and inline hockey, including game line painting and custom logos. Travel may be extensive during peak seasons, but most projects are complete within a normal work week with weekends off. Requirements: Driver’s license required.

                                                                                                           

Pay: $41,600/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1554075

 

Monday January 5, 2026 

Job Title: Tow Truck Operator                                                             City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for a towing service. Duties: Safely perform emergency road service for AAA Auto Club, NYS Thruway, law enforcement agencies, private citizens, and many other customers. Requirements: Clean driver’s license needed. Experience not necessary, will train the right candidate. Wrecker or flatbed experience and mechanical knowledge is a plus.

 

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1553581     

 

Tuesday January 6, 2026 

Job Title: Cashier                                                                               City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a home improvement store. Duties: Play a critical customer service role by providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service. Process checkout and/or return transactions, as well as monitor and maintain the self-checkout area. Provide first level escalation for customer issues. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age.

 

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1037141

                                                                       

 

Tuesday January 6, 2026

Job Title: Food Service Worker                                                          City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Prepares, serves, and delivers food to any area of the facility as directed, following all guidelines of the quality assurance and quality control programs. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. 3 years’ experience in food service is preferred.

 

Pay: $16.15 - $21.75/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1028752

 

Wednesday January 7, 2026

Job Title: Housekeeper                                                                        City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a medical clinic. Duties: Patient ambassador for the hospital, interacting with patients while cleaning, using appropriate chemicals to clean and/or sanitize the areas assigned, following infection control procedures, and utilizing the duty list checklist. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $16.12 - $24.12/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1028367

 

 

Wednesday January 7, 2026

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic                                                        City: Chittenango, NY      

 

Full time for an aerospace manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for basic maintenance support for startup operations such as, lights, dust collectors, air filtration systems, etc. Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1024713

 

                                   

Thursday January 8, 2026

Job Title: Custodian                                                                            City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a property management company. Duties: Responsible for the overall upkeep of the property’s public areas, common areas, exteriors, vacant units, model units, floor care, and trash removal. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. One year of experience working in maintenance, custodial, or groundskeeping role in any industry preferred.

                                                                       

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1032328

 

Thursday January 8, 2026

Job Title: Surveillance Investigator                                                     City: Rome, NY

 

Full time for a company that provides security services. Duties: Conduct independent investigations of insurance claims across a range of coverage types, including workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Prior experience in insurance investigations.

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1024288

 

Friday January 9, 2026

Job Title: CNC Lathe Programmer                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a manufacturing company. Duties: Programming and setting up CNC Lathes. Responsible for inspection of parts. Requirements: Must be familiar with inserts, speeds and feeds, utilizing proper tooling for setups and job planning. Must have at least 3 years of programming experience. Must have a valid NYS driver's license. 

 

Pay: $60,320 - $66,560/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1552362

 

Friday January 9, 2026

Job Title: Warehouse                                                                          City: Oneida, NY

Part time for a retail company. Duties: Ensure products are accurately received, stocked, and replenished. Engage customers, vendors, and associates with a positive attitude. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Experience in a warehouse environment performing inventory handling and stocking preferred.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1031115

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - January 2, 2026

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Happy New Year! There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in January you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 1/6/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
  • 1/8/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:30PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
  • 1/14/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Recruitment from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
  • 1/21/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
  • 1/22/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
  • USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 

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.

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The end of January 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 Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-20-2026 Moh...

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