What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Laborer position at City of Superior?
LOOKING FOR SPRING/SUMMER/FALL WORK? WE HAVE THE JOB FOR YOU!
The City of Superior is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Laborers to work at one of our many locations, including the Landfill, Street Division, or Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department!
Please submit an application on our government website here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/superiorwi
At the end of the application you will be asked which location(s) you would like to apply to.
HOURS: 40 hours/week. Schedules vary based on season and location, see below. Season typically runs from April-October/November based on assignment, weather, and budget. Students only available in summer months are also encouraged to apply!
HOURLY WAGE: $18.60 - $20.93 (The $20.93 rate will be offered to those who possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and perform work at that level.)
DEFINITION: Under supervision, performs a variety of tasks in the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of City facilities. The Seasonal Laborer works on tasks that do not require operation of light or medium equipment. However, employees that possess a class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are eligible to earn the higher rate if/when they operate light or medium equipment. Employees in seasonal laborer assignments are temporary employees and are not assigned to a shift; their work day/week may vary based on operational needs of their designated department.
TYPICAL TASKS:
Landfill:
Located at 15 Moccasin Mike Rd. Superior, WI
40 hours/week; Shifts between 6:30 am - 4:30 pm; flexible scheduling!
- Collects and disposes windblown material.
- Maintains and cleans grounds, facilities, and equipment.
- Assists in recycling activities.
- Constructs and maintains fences.
- Erects and maintains erosion control devices.
- Operates a wide range of hand power tools when necessary.
- Fuels and inspects equipment.
- Works in adverse weather when required.
Street Division:
Reports to City Garage - 2301 Hill Ave. Superior, WI
40 hours/week; Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm or as needed otherwise.
(Sign Shop) 40 hours/week; Monday - Thursday 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Assists in blacktop, patching and paving.
- Sets up necessary traffic control measures while working in the R.O.W.
- Assists in erecting of street signs.
- Fuels & Inspects equipment.
- Assists in painting operations.
- Constructs and maintains fences.
- Erects and Maintains erosion control devices.
- Assists in demolition activities.
- Catalogs sign inventory.
- Drives a tandem axle dump truck when required; if license allows.
- Operates a wide range of hand power tools when necessary.
- Maintains and cleans, grounds, facilities and equipment.
- Assists in the dispersal and repair of garbage receptacles.
- Works in adverse weather when required.
Parks, Recreation, & Forestry
Reports to City Garage - 2301 Hill Ave. Superior, WI
40 hours per week; Mon - Thurs 7am to 5pm (summer hours)
- Plant, weed, water, mulch and general maintenance for garden beds in parks and along vegetated corridors of Belknap Street and Tower Avenue.
- Turf maintenance, including mowing, line trimming, edging, seeding, mulching, aerating, and raking. Mowing includes parks, vacant lots, roadsides, landfill and trails
- Trail construction and maintenance. Brook paths and sidewalks using a tractor with a broom attachment.
- Fall leaf and spring brush cleanup operations.
- Empty garbage and recycling receptacles, and fill Mutt Mitt dispensers. Collect and dispose litter and windblown material.
- Ballfield maintenance including placing and leveling aglime, dragging infields, placing and removing bases, mowing outfields, chalking baselines, and fence line trimming.
- Maintain facilities including cleaning buildings and bathrooms. Remove/cover graffiti and perform other painting tasks as needed
- Operate fuel, clean, grease, maintain, inspect a variety of equipment, as required per project. Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools
- Transport equipment, construction supplies, and materials.
- Special projects and other tasks to support Park operations and programs.
Employment Standards
Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of occupational hazards and the safety precautions for performing laborer tasks.
- Some knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools and equipment.
Ability to:
- Use and care for tools and equipment used in the general maintenance, construction and repair work.
- Understand and follow oral and written instruction.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
- Work under adverse weather conditions.
- Safety lift 60 pounds from ground level to overhead level.
- Perform the physical requirements of the position.
Requirements/Special Requirements: Any combination of training and experience which meets the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify for this position would be through high school graduation or GED certification and six months of experience performing laboring tasks.
Residency: None
Driver License: Must possess a valid Driver's License or be able to provide transportation as necessary.
Drug Test: Must pass post-offer drug screen. Employee's that possess a CDL will be subject to random testing.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.60 - $20.93 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21