Temporary Seasonal Laborer
City of West Allis, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Temporary Seasonal Laborers
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 rsum, 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 $14/hour (higher with relevant experience) MonFri, 7am3pm
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 $14/hour (one role at $18/hour) MonFri 7am3pm; one position WedSun 7am3pm 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
City Drop-Off Center Attendant $18/hour TueFri 11am7pm, Sat 8am4pm (hours subject to change)
Check driver's licenses
Direct residents to proper drop-off areas
Positions begin late May to early June.
WATER Starting at $14/hour MonFri 7am3pm
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.
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 rsum, 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 $14/hour (higher with relevant experience) MonFri, 7am3pm
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 $14/hour (one role at $18/hour) MonFri 7am3pm; one position WedSun 7am3pm 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
City Drop-Off Center Attendant $18/hour TueFri 11am7pm, Sat 8am4pm (hours subject to change)
Check driver's licenses
Direct residents to proper drop-off areas
Positions begin late May to early June.
WATER Starting at $14/hour MonFri 7am3pm
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.