Temporary Seasonal Laborer

Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : 6300 W. McGeoch Ave, West Allis, WI
Job Type: Seasonal (Provisional) employee
Job Number: 2026-00429
Department: Public Works Department
Division: DPW Forestry & Parks
Opening Date: 09/16/2026


Description
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 for full-time positions through October-Early November, weather permitting. Whether you're building your résumé, expanding your skills, or just love working outside, we have opportunities for you.

Why join us?
• Full-time daytime hours
• Opportunities to learn municipal operations
• Hands-on experience in customer service, landscaping, park maintenance, and more...
• Open to anyone 18 years or older with a valid Wisconsin driver's license. No Experience Needed.
Available Positions
FACILITIES - Starting at $16/hour

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm OR Wed-Sun 7am-3pm
• Sign data collection to include setup and takedown of mobile signs
• Park attendant and janitorial duties
FORESTRY - Starting at $16/hour
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
• Mowing, trimming, edging, weeding
• Tilling and maintaining landscape beds and paths
• Miscellaneous outdoor maintenance
• May assist other divisions during inclement weather

SANITATION & STREETS - Starting at $18/hour
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
• Road maintenance - crackfilling, potholes
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
This is a non-benefitted position.
01


Do you have a valid Wisconsin driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have an acceptable driving record per City Policy (no more than two moving violations in the last 18 months and no more than three moving violations within the last 36 months; no more than one chargeable accident within the last 18 months and no more than two chargeable accidents within the past 36 months; no more than six (6) demerit points within the past 12 months; no driving under the influence (Wis. Stat. 346.63) or reckless driving (Wis. Stat. 346.62) convictions within the past five years)?

• Yes
• No

03


Indicate which Divisions/Shifts you are interested in.

• Facilities Mon-Fri
• Facilities Wed-Sun
• Forestry Mon-Fri
• Sanitation & Streets Mon-Fri

04


When are you available to start? How late into the season are you available to work?
05


What are your salary expectations?
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