Streets Seasonal Laborer (CDL REQUIRED) 2026

Temporary Seasonal Employment

Most positions work first shift, Monday through Friday (weather or other conditions permitting), although some positions may require weekend and evening hours on a regular or occasional basis. This temporary employment may be scheduled throughout the year on a full-time basis depending on the needs of the City, but will not exceed 1,500 hours per year. This employment is strictly temporary, seasonal ("at will") employment which may be terminated at any time and does not lead to permanent full-time employment. Please note, this position may perform any and all of the following duties below.

Maintenance: Seasonal laborers perform routine maintenance work for the Streets Division of the Public Works Department. Work involves a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to seasonal operations being performed primarily outdoors and on city streets or at municipal buildings, parks or other City sites or properties.

Yardwaste Collection: Seasonal yardwaste collectors assist in the collection of yardwaste materials under the direction of the City of Kenosha's Street Division of the Public Works Department.

Signage: Installs and maintains traffic and street signs.

Electrical: Assists in maintaining and installing street lighting and signals.

Maintenance Laborer:

• Grounds maintenance (i.e., mowing, edging, trimming, planting).
• Construction, maintenance and repair of streets.
• Completing repairs using various hand tools, power tools and/or equipment.
• Performs outdoor heavy construction duties such as concrete removal and replacement, storm sewer pipe installations, cleaning and repairs to the underground utilities.
• Performs other construction and stormwater utility duties as assigned.
• Performs routine and general maintenance (i.e. sweeping, mopping, shoveling, picking up waste and debris, etc.) duties within City buildings, grounds and other public areas.
• Collects TV's and appliances and disposes of same at appropriate sites.
• Performs other construction and stormwater utility duties as assigned.

Yardwaste Collector:

• Collects yardwaste, and disposes of same at appropriate sites. Seasonal yardwaste collectors may be assigned work at the drop-off bulk waste, recycling and/or yard waste sites.
• Operation of a City vehicle to collect/dispose of yard waste materials.

Signs:

• Install and maintain traffic and street signs.
• Install bases and posts for traffic and street signs.
• Deliver and setup traffic counters and speed trailers.
• Install and repair guard rail and crash cushions.
• Maintain current inventory lists.
• Performs other signing duties as needed.

Electrical:

• Assists in maintaining and installing street lighting and signals.
• Installs underground conduits and pulls electrical wire.
• Digging and installing concrete signal and lighting bases.
• Performs other electrical and street lighting duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be age 18 or older.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or HSED.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Valid Wisconsin Class B with no restrictions for air breaks CDL is required.
• Must pass a criminal background check, driving record review, post-offer drug screen and physical.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety rules and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used for general maintenance.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to enter confined space and perform related assignments.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to handle a reasonable amount of stress.
• Ability to serve the public to their satisfaction.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to keep records and make reports.
• Ability to work independently and also as a team.
• Ability to perform manual labor under extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to read maps and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds on repetitive basis.
• Working knowledge of occupational work hazards and safety precautions.
• Working knowledge of truck operation and maintenance and how to operate said vehicles efficiently and safely.

Physical Requirements:

• Work involves the regular and sustained performance of heavy physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (40+ lbs.) items and occasionally very heavy (100+ lbs.) items.

Environmental Requirements:

• Work is routinely performed in adverse environmental conditions.

Sensory Requirements:

• Duties require visual, color, depth, texture, sound, and odor discrimination and discrimination.

Method of Selection:

Previous employees are not guaranteed rehire and are required to complete an online application for consideration. The City will analyze the applicant's education, training and experience. Written, oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. The City of Kenosha reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.