Streets Seasonal Laborer (CDL REQUIRED) 2026

General Overview of Position

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.

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performing outdoor heavy construction duties such as concrete removal and replacement, storm sewer pipe installations, cleaning and repairs to the underground utilities.
• Performing routine and general maintenance (i.e., sweeping, mopping, shoveling, picking up waste and debris, etc.) duties within City buildings, grounds and other public areas.
• Collecting TV's and appliances and disposing of same at appropriate sites.
• Performing other construction and stormwater utility duties as assigned.
• Yardwaste Collection:
• Assisting in the collection of yardwaste materials under the direction of the City of Kenosha's Street Division of the Public Works Department.
• Signage:
• Installing and maintaining traffic and street signs.
• Installing bases and posts for traffic and street signs.
• Delivering and setting up traffic counters and speed trailers.
• Installing and repairing guard rail and crash cushions.
• Maintaining current inventory lists.
• Performing other signing duties as needed.
• Electrical:
• Assisting in maintaining and installing street lighting and signals.
• Installing underground conduits and pulling electrical wire.
• Digging and installing concrete signal and lighting bases.
• Performing other electrical and street lighting duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 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:
• 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.
• Work Description:
• 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.
• Work is routinely performed in adverse environmental conditions.
• 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.

CITY OF KENOSHA SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

Regular part-time and temporary employees are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenosha's Civil Service System as non-represented employees. Regular part-time employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year. Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below. Wages and benefits provided by the Library may be different than those listed below. Please contact the Kenosha Public Library with questions.

• Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees.

• Wages: The wage range for each City job classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha. The wage rates for some nonrepresented part-time positions are divided into steps; others may only have one set rate of pay. If applicable, employees normally start at the first step (Step 1/A). Subsequent step increases, if any, are typically awarded at one (1) year intervals and are based upon minimum achievement of a satisfactory evaluation.
• Part-time and temporary employees are paid an hourly wage based on their classification.
• Library personnel are paid based on a wage schedule set and approved by the Library Board. Please refer to the current Personnel Policies and Regulations of the Library for more information.
• Direct Deposit: Payroll is made by direct deposit for all employees. Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire. Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday).
• Pension: Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as determined by WRS. The City contributes the other half of the total required amount into the employee's retirement account. The current contribution rate for non-represented (general) employees is 14.4%. The total contribution is calculated based on gross wages paid to the employee for each pay period.
• Life Insurance: Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program. Coverage amount is based on annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Additional coverage and/or supplemental levels of coverage are available to employees at their own expense. Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty (30) days from the date of hire.
• FICA Alternative: Those employees not expected to meet the hours requirement set by the WRS to qualify for the pension program are required to participate in a FICA Alternative Program. Your earnings from this job may not be covered under Social Security. When you retire, or if you become disabled, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, and you are also entitled to a benefit from Social Security based on either your own work or the work of your husband or wife, or former husband or wife, your pension may affect the amount of the Social Security benefit you receive. Your Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected. The Social Security Administration Form 1945 explains the potential effects of two provisions in the Social Security law for workers who also receive a pension based on their work in a job not covered by Social Security.

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