Seasonal Labor Worker - Division of Transportation

DuPage County; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Seasonal Labor Worker in a dynamic county division. This role involves essential tasks such as landscape maintenance, tree trimming, and using power tools, all while working outdoors in a variety of environments. Ideal for those who enjoy hands-on work and are looking for a chance to grow their skills, this position offers training and the chance to make a tangible impact in the community. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the beautification and maintenance of public spaces while enjoying the benefits of paid leave. If you're ready for a rewarding seasonal position, this is the job for you!

Benefits

Paid Leave

Training provided

Qualifications

• No educational requirements; willing to train candidates.
• Physical demands include lifting and moving heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance tasks like mowing and raking.
• Use power tools for various manual labor duties.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Using power tools

Traffic control

Manual labor

Education

No minimum educational requirements

Tools

Power tools

Job description

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Seasonal Labor Worker within the DuPage County Division of Transportation. Multiple positions available!
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is eligible for Paid Leave hours at a proportional rate based on the number of hours regularly scheduled to work.

Responsibilities include:

• Landscape maintenance (mowing, weed whacking)
• Tree trimming, brush chipping
• Shoveling
• Raking
• Sweeping
• Using power tools
• Traffic control
• Work zone set up
• Other manual labor duties as assigned
• Working near and in proximity to equipment and traffic

No minimum educational requirements. We are willing to train.

A pre-employment background check is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, in extreme outside weather conditions, with hazardous materials, with fumes or airborne particles, with the risk of electric shock, and in cramped or confined spaces.