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Form of workTHIS IS A SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT. APPLICANTS WHO RECENTLY APPLIED DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY.
The Street Operator is an essential part of the Streets Operations & Maintenance Division in the Public Works and Mobility Department. This position performs a wide variety of construction and maintenance work to ensure the City's public streets, alleys, and bike lanes are well maintained to provide safe travel routes for all users.
**As of January 6, 2020, employers of CDL drivers must query the Clearinghouse to verify that a current or prospective driver is not prohibited from operating CMVs or performing other safety sensitive functions. CDL Drivers must now be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the website at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The City of Missoula will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time
The Street Operator is an essential part of the Streets Operations & Maintenance Division in the Public Works and Mobility Department. This position performs a wide variety of construction and maintenance work to ensure the City's public streets, alleys, and bike lanes are well maintained to provide safe travel routes for all users.
**FY24 union contract update
Hourly Entry Rate: $27.46/hr plus $5.28/hr contribution to Teamsters Union Pension Fund or $27.70/hr plus $5.04/hr contribution to Operators Union Pension Fund.
Job Status: Regular, Full-Time; Union Affiliated Position - Teamsters Union Local NO. 2 or Operators Union Local NO. 400
To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula Application.
Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.- Perform a various street maintenance and construction operations, including hauling materials, loading construction refuse, spreading and sweeping chips, removing leaves, snow, and ice, shoveling dirt, etc.
- Prepare and pour curb, gutter, and sidewalk sites.
- Operate various tools and equipment, including lawn mowers, weeders, loaders, rollers, back hoes, street sweeper, snowplows, deicer, jackhammers, and dump, sanding, and vactor trucks, etc.
- Perform general paving operations, including dumping and shoveling asphalt, patching potholes, and sealing street cracks.
- Locate and uncover construction stakes.
- Perform traffic control flagging duties; coordinate and implement Traffic Work Zones.
- Clean storm drains and sumps.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
- Knowledge of street maintenance and construction methods and operation of various equipment including front end loaders, back hoes, street sweepers, dump and vactor trucks, snowplows, road graders, asphalt pavers, and pothole patching units.
- Knowledge of and ability to promote and interpret safe work practices and ensure compliance with City and department safety policies, and OSHA standards and guidelines, including working in the public right-of-way.
- Skill in safely operating various tools, equipment, vehicles, and other machinery related to streets and construction operations.
- Skill in following and understanding oral and written instructions, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
- Ability to read and interpret survey stakes.
- Ability to learn job-specific tools and equipment.
- Ability to learn departmental and City of Missoula practices and procedures.
- Position requires the ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs. or less.
- Work environment may involve occasional exposure to unavoidable seasonal weather conditions, occupational hazards, biohazards, and physical risks, including loud noises, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Any combination of training and experience equivalent to two (2) years' experience in operating street maintenance and construction equipment.
- Must have a valid Montana commercial driver's license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
**As of January 6, 2020, employers of CDL drivers must query the Clearinghouse to verify that a current or prospective driver is not prohibited from operating CMVs or performing other safety sensitive functions. CDL Drivers must now be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the website at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The City of Missoula will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time
