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Seasonal Laborer

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

We’re hiring Temporary Seasonal Laborers to help out during fall/early winter months.  Whether you’re building your résumé, expanding your skills, or just love working outside, we have opportunities for you.

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 ASAP and run through early November.

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


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