Temporary Seasonal Laborer

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 résumé, 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)

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 $14/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

City Drop-Off Center Attendant - $18/hour

Tue-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 8am-4pm (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

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.