CDO Workforce coordinates and focuses employment, training and education development resources across three counties, providing service to employed people, unemployed people and employers alike. Our goal is to improve the long-term growth and development of the work force.
The New York State Canal Corporation is hiring for the following positions:
Canal Helper $15.19 per hour
• Assist in operation and maintenance of Canal equipment and structures. Assist in grounds and facilities maintenance at Canal sites and assist in operation of lift bridges.
• For more information or to apply visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/Canal-Helper.html
Canal Structure Operator: $17.26 per hour
• Assist Chief Lock Operators in operating and maintaining Canal structures. Interact with recreational and commercial boaters and be responsible for recording specific operational data plus directing all boaters appropriately through locks.
• For more information or to apply visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/Canal-Structure-Operator.html
Marine Helper: $15.19 per hour
• Assist in onshore and offshore maintenance of various floating plant work and dredge vessels and assist in levee and channel embankment repair.
• For more information or to apply visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/Marine-Helper.html
Canal Jobs offer:
• On-the-Job Training
• Entry Level Skills for Maritime, Engineering, Machine Shop and Other Careers
• Time Toward a NYS Pension
• Hands-on work with large equipment
• Unique and historic work environment
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