Labor Works Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $22.02 - $23.80 Hourly
Location : 6415 35th Avenue, Kenosha, WI
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number: 202601241
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/27/2026
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.
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.
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.
• 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
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, 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.
CITY OF KENOSHA SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
For Nonrepresented Regular Part-Time and Temporary Employees
Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees.
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 with questions.
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 currentfor more information.
Direct Deposit
Payroll is made by 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 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 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 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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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application/resume. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• Yes - I understand and agree
• No - I disagree

02
Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a valid Class B Commercial driver's license (CDL) with no air brake restriction.

• Yes
• No

05
Which of the following CDL endorsements do you have?

• T = Double/triple trailers
• N = Tank vehicles
• H = Hazardous materials
• S = School bus
• P = Passenger vehicle
• None of the above

06
I hereby acknowledge and understand that, as part of my application for employment for a position which involves the performance of safety-sensitive functions, I must submit to a urine drug test under the authority of the U.S. Department of Transportation. I acknowledge and understand that any offer of employment is contingent on the passing of the aforementioned drug test and I will not be assigned to perform a safety-sensitive function unless my urine drug test has a verified negative result having no evidence of prohibited drug use.

• Yes
• No

07
Please indicate the level of work experience you have physically working outdoors in adverse/extreme weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, snow, rain, etc.):

• Less than 1 Year
• 1 to 3 Years
• 3 to 5 Years
• 5 or More
• I do not have this experience

08
This position requires the ability to repetitively lift 40 pounds or more on a regular basis. Please indicate your experience performing this type of work:

• Less than 1 Year
• 1 to 3 Years
• 3 to 5 Years
• 5 or More Years
• I do not have this experience

09
Have you ever worked for the City as a seasonal employee? If yes, please select the mostrecent year completed. The system will only allow you to select ONE option.

• 2024
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021 or Earlier
• I have never worked for the City

10
Do you have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

11
A person is not qualified for initial employment ONLY if the person would be immediately supervised by a relative. For purposes of this rule, "Relative" includes any member of your immediate household or any person whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close as or closer than first cousin, grandparent or grandchild, including step relationships. Based upon this definition of "relative", do you have any relatives employed or serving in the capacity as an elected official with the City?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please list the name(s) and relationship(s) of your City-employed relative(s).
Required Question