Streets Attendant (Hourly) - Seasonal*

Streets Attendant (Hourly) - Seasonal*

Salary

$20.07 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, Madison, WI

Job Type

HOURLY

Job Number

2026-00296

Department

Streets & Urban Forestry

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

Comp. Group/Range

15/00

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General Description

The City of Madison is hiring Streets Attendants. The details of each type of Streets Attendant position are listed below. This is entry-level work performed in the Streets Division. This is seasonal work and no work hours are guaranteed.

• A drivers license is NOT required for these positions-

Following the initial round of hiring, applicants who are not selected will remain active on the eligible list and may be referred as vacancies occur throughout the season.

Seasonal employees that are in good standing may be asked to return the following year.

The pay rate for this position consists of a base wage of $18.57 per hour plus a bonus of $2.50 per hour.

To learn more about seasonal Laborer opportunities, watch this video.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER, THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE STREETS DIVISION.

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

Yardwaste Attendant

Employees perform heavy manual labor, greet the public and inform them of policies and guidelines regarding yard waste, perform recordkeeping duties of surveys and weights of the yard waste collected at the site, and perform related work as assigned.

Anticipated work hours:

Employees may be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week during the following days/times:

Monday, Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, Thursday 7:00 am - 7:15 pm

Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Anticipated duration of work: Through the end of November.

Equipment Washer

Employees will primarily be responsible for the daily cleaning of the Streets Divisions fleet of Street Sweepers as well as other assigned tasks in and around the Streets Division Maintenance shops.

Anticipated work hours:

Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm, but hours may vary. Position could be expanded to 40 hours per week.

Anticipated duration of work: Through the end of November.

Minimum Qualifications

• All applicants will be considered for these positions. Depending on the number of applications, random selection may be used to determine which applicants will be invited to interview.

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.

Special Requirements

Employees must have the ability to meet the transportation requirements of these positions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and must be capable of lifting 100 pounds maximum weight.

• Ability to frequently bend, twist, squat, climb and reach for extended periods of time in variable weather conditions.

• The payroll title for these positions is Street and Sewer Maintenance Worker 1 (Hourly).

Hourly employees are eligible to earn sick leave and may qualify for other benefits depending on the number of hours worked. Please visit our website for more information.

01

Please indicate which position you are interested in. You may select more than one.

• Yardwaste Attendant
• Equipment Washer

02

Please indicate if you have been a participant in any of the following programs or attended any listed outreach events.

• Centro
• Latino Academy of Workforce Development
• Operation Fresh Start
• Urban League
• WRTP: Big Step
• Other

03

If you were a participant in any of the programs listed above, please indicate the specific program name and the year(s) in which you participated. [Example: Operation Fresh Start Conservation Academy, 2026]

Required Question

Employer Madison, City of (WI)

Address 215 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.

MMB Rm 261

MADISON, Wisconsin, 53703

Phone (608) 266-4615

Website http://www.cityofmadison.com/jobs