Seasonal Waste Collector-Waste Division

Seasonal Waste Collector-Waste Division

Salary

$22.02 - $23.80 Hourly

Location

1001 50th Street, Kenosha, WI

Job Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number

2026011373-4

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Overview of Position

Seasonal Waste Collectors assist in the collection of waste materials and recyclables under the direction of the Waste Division of the Public Works Department of the City of Kenosha. These are seasonal, temporary positions scheduled throughout the year for up to eight (8) months based on the needs of the City and the availability of funds. Work is typically scheduled for forty (40) hours per week and may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects garbage, non-combustible waste materials, and recyclable items and disposes of same at appropriate sites. Seasonal Waste Collectors may be assigned work at the drop-off bulk waste, recycling and/or yard waste sites.
• Performs routine and general maintenance (i.e. sweeping, mopping, shoveling, etc.) duties within City buildings, grounds, and other public areas.
• Snow plowing/removal during winter 2nd or 3rd shift as needed.
• Operates automated side loaders and partially automated side loaders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be age 18 or older.
• High school diploma, GED or HSED.
• Valid regular drivers license with good driving record.
• Must have temporary CDL permit with no restrictions for air brakes prior to start date.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience which required the ability to repetitively lift 40 pounds or more, on a regular basis, or similar experience (as provided in work history).
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience physically working outdoors in adverse/extreme weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, snow, rain, etc.).
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review and post-offer drug screen.
• This position participates in the Citys Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and is subject to the random testing program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of truck operation and maintenance and how to operate said vehicles efficiently and safely.
• Working knowledge of occupational work hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds on repetitive basis.
• Ability to read maps and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to perform manual labor under extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and also as a team.
• Ability to keep records and make reports.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to serve the public to their satisfaction.
• Ability to handle a reasonable amount of stress.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Possession of a valid commercial drivers license within 60 days of hire. Will train on the job.

Method of Selection

Previous seasonal employees are not guaranteed rehire and must apply for any seasonal openings. An applicants education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written, oral, proficiency and/or other exams may be required to determine if the applicant has the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; such exams will be scheduled as necessary. Appointment and rate of pay will be determined in accordance with the City of Kenosha personnel policies and the Civil Service Ordinance, Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City of Kenosha.

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 Kenoshas 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.

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 employees 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.

01

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

02

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

03

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or HSED?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with no restriction for air brake operation, OR are you able to obtain a CDL permit prior to hire?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires the ability to repetitively lift 40 pounds or more on a regular basis. Please indicate your work 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

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

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

• 2024
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021
• 2020
• 2019 or Earlier
• I have never worked for the City

09

If you answered yes to the question above, which Division or Location were you employed by? Please select all that apply:

• Parks
• Streets
• Waste
• Yardwaste
• Pools
• Golfcourse
• Other
• I have never worked for the City

10

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

Required Question

Employer City of Kenosha

Address 625 - 52nd Street

Room 205

Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140

Phone 262.653.4130

Website https://www.kenosha.org