Seasonal Laborer – Public Works

Overview

Description Do you want to spend your summer serving your community while gaining valuable working experience? Come work for the City of Springfield’s Public Works Department! As a Seasonal Laborer, you will perform a variety of manual labor tasks associated with the maintenance, repair, construction, cleaning and operation of City infrastructure. The Traffic Controls division is responsible for the maintenance of all signs and markings in the City’s Right-of-Way, making the City safer.

The Public Grounds division is responsible for the maintenance and care of City right-of-ways, facility grounds and beautification projects; under this assignment, you would be assigned to the crew at the Hazelwood Cemetery. PLEASE NOTE – These positions will be 40 HOURS PER WEEK and work ONLY April 1st, 2026 through September 30th, 2026.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Experience in grounds, roads, and/or building construction or maintenance work.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Functions For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the .
Other Requirements The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, , or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave.

Springfield, MO 65802.Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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