What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Seasonal Laborer position at City of West Allis?
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
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
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.
Salary : $14 - $20