Temporary Seasonal Laborer

City of West Allis, West Allis, WI, United States

Duration: Full Time

Description

Make the most of Wisconsin's beautiful summers by working outdoors with the City of West Allis Department of Public Works!

We're hiring Temporary Seasonal Laborers for full-time positions from spring through early fall. Whether you're building your resume, expanding your skills, or just love working outside, we have opportunities for you.

Why join us?
* Full-time seasonal work with daytime hours
* Opportunities to learn municipal operations
* Hands-on experience in customer service, landscaping, sanitation, street maintenance, and more
* $300 bonus after 8 weeks (attendance and performance standards apply)
* Open to anyone 18 years or older with a valid Wisconsin driver's license

Available Positions

FORESTRY - Starting at $16/hour (higher with relevant experience)
Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm
* Mowing, trimming, edging, weeding
* Tilling and planting flowers
* Mulching landscape beds and paths
* Miscellaneous outdoor maintenance
* May assist other divisions during inclement weather

Positions start in early April or mid-May and run through August; some continue until October.

FACILITIES - Starting at $16/hour (one role at $18/hour)
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; one position Wed-Sun 7am-3pm at $18/hour
* Set up and take down mobile signs
* Park attendant and janitorial duties
* Assist with road and crosswalk painting
* Barricading, traffic, and parking control
* Other general public works tasks

Positions begin mid- to late May (earlier start possible).

SANITATION & STREETS - Starting at $18/hour
* Fill street cracks and potholes with the tar crew
* Deliver garbage carts
* Assist with garbage and recycling collection
* Other street and sanitation tasks

Positions begin late May to early June.

WATER - Starting at $14/hour
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
* Paint hydrants (weather permitting)
* Assist with other tasks during inclement weather

Position begins early April, mid-October end date.

Minimum Requirements

* At least 18 years of age
* Valid Wisconsin driver's license with a driving record that meets City standards:
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 18 months
- No more than 3 moving violations in the last 36 months
- No more than 1 chargeable accident in the last 18 months or 2 in the last 36 months
- No more than 6 demerit points in the last 12 months
- No OWI or reckless driving convictions in the past 5 years

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, including:
* Operating mowing equipment
* Continuous lifting up to 20 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance
* Frequent walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and entering/exiting vehicles
* Working in outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, rain, dust, odors, noise, and traffic

**Recent experience with manual labor preferred.

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