SEASONAL WORKER/LABORER

Posted July 26, 2021

🌟 Now Hiring: Seasonal Worker/Laborer

City of Wahoo |Part-time | 

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in keeping your community looking its best, and isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves? The City of Wahoo is looking for a dedicated and motivated Street & Cemetery Seasonal Worker to join our team!

This role offers variety, meaningful work, and the chance to make a visible impact across our city streets and cemetery. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and helping maintain vital community spaces — this could be the perfect fit for you.

🌱 What You’ll Do

This is a dynamic position that changes with the seasons and the needs of the city. You'll help maintain two important areas: City Streets and the City Cemetery.

Street Maintenance Responsibilities

• Assist with the repair and upkeep of city streets
• Perform concrete work, paint curbs, crosswalks, and street markings
• Install and repair street signs and related hardware
• Set up barricades and help direct traffic when needed
• Perform snow removal on sidewalks, parking lots, and around public buildings
• Sweep and clean streets and city-owned property

Cemetery Maintenance Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, water, and care for cemetery grounds
• Replace sod and trim trees, bushes, and shrubs
• Clear debris from cemetery roads and intersections
• Assist with grave-related tasks including:
  • Digging and preparing foundations
  • Pouring monument bases
  • Placing monuments
  • Locating lot markers

Equipment & Safety

• Operate light equipment, vehicles, and hand/power tools
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on tools and machinery
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times

Public Interaction

• Provide courteous and respectful service to residents, including those who may be grieving
• Refer citizen concerns to your supervisor
• Maintain positive relationships with city staff, officials, and the public

💡 What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with the ability to learn, work efficiently, and contribute to a team that takes pride in keeping Wahoo running smoothly.

You should be able to:

• Learn cemetery and street maintenance methods and practices
• Operate vehicles, machinery, and tools used in daily tasks
• Work safely around mechanical and automotive equipment
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate clearly in English
• Work respectfully with the public and city staff
• Stay productive even with frequent interruptions

💪 Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This job is active and hands-on. You should be comfortable with:

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), crouching, walking, and standing for extended periods
• Operating tools and equipment
• Occasional exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, vibration, and moving machinery
• Daytime, evening, or on‑call work as needed

You’ll also spend some time indoors for office-related tasks.

🎓 Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• A willingness to learn and contribute to a hardworking, community-focused team

❤️ Why Join Us?

When you work for the City of Wahoo, you’re not just doing a job — you’re helping shape the community. Your work will be visible, appreciated, and truly meaningful.

If you're ready for a job that keeps you active, lets you work outdoors, and gives you a chance to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO HR (BUFFY BAKER)  AT 402-443-3222 DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS.

THE CITY OF WAHOO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.