What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer (Hourly) - Seasonal position at City of Madison, WI?
General Description
The City of Madison is hiring for multiple entry-level, manual work positions for our 2025 spring, summer, and fall seasons! Seasonal employment can be a step towards a permanent career with the City! The selected candidates will work for one of the City's Public Works agencies, including Parking, Parks, Streets, Traffic Engineering, and the Water Utility. It is anticipated that the following number of seasonal laborers will be hired by division: Parking Utility (2); Parks (38); Streets (17); Traffic Engineering (5); and Water Utility (5). For a period of six (6) months following completion of seasonal employment, seasonal employees retain the ability to apply for permanent positions that include benefits and pension (Wisconsin Retirement System) that are otherwise limited to City employees.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER, THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED ON THE NEEDS OF CITY DIVISIONS.
Applicants will be asked at the time of application to rank their preferred position based on the descriptions below. Following initial screening, applicants will be referred to the appropriate division for interview based on the indicated preferences. We will try to accommodate everyone's first choice, but this is not guaranteed. Once hired, applicants will only work in that specific division.
Following the initial round of hiring, applicants who are not selected will remain active on the eligible list and may be referred to any division as vacancies occur.
These positions are seasonal, but months of work may vary by department. Hours will also vary by department and no work hours are guaranteed. Individual descriptions are below.
The hourly wage consists of a base wage of $18.03 per hour plus a $2.50 per hour bonus.
To learn more about seasonal opportunities, watch this video.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Duration: Through August/September
Parks Division - General
Anticipated hours of work will vary in each section of the Parks Division and may depend on the time of year. Generally, start times are early morning (5-7 am). Work is performed 7 days a week, including holidays. Employees may be scheduled and expected to work various weekends and holidays. In the event of inclement weather, no work may be available. Work hours are NOT guaranteed. Part-time hours may be available.
Duration: Approximately April to October
If you are specifically interested in working as a Golf Course Maintenance Seasonal, please apply to the separate Golf posting.
Streets Division
Anticipated Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, but hours may vary.
Duration: Beginning of April through the end of November.
Possible overtime opportunities available nights and weekends.
Traffic Engineering Division
Anticipated Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Duration: Approximately the end of May through the end of August.
Water Utility
Anticipated Hours: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Additional opportunities for evening and weekend work, as needed.
Duration: Mid-May through end of November based on applicants' availability; may be extended if needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- All applicants will be considered for these positions. Depending on the number of applications, random selection may be used to determine who will proceed to the interview process.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of interview.
- Positions will be trained to obtain a Class B Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL). A condition of continued employment is obtaining a Class B Wisconsin CDL within 90 days after the start date of employment.
- All employees in these positions must have the ability to lift and move objects weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Laborers in Streets must be able to lift 100 pounds without assistance on occasion and must be able to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
- Laborers in Traffic Engineering will have to lift items weighing up to 75 pounds (such as a 5 gallon paint bucket) and will be required to work from a ladder, with arms overhead, and in high traffic areas. They must also have the ability to manually load, unload, and operate/maneuver a crosswalk machine weighing up to 400 pounds.
- Laborers at the Water Utility will have to lift and maneuver objects weighing between 50 and 90 pounds.
- All employees are expected to perform heavy manual labor work for extended periods of time in variable weather conditions.
- Work may involve walking over uneven surfaces, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and stooping.
The payroll titles for these seasonal Laborer positions in Streets is Street and Sewer Maintenance Worker 1 (Hourly), and the title for other positions is Laborer (Hourly).
Salary : $3 - $18
