JOB The Streets Operator plays a vital role in keeping Missoula safe, accessible, and moving year-round. From supporting roadway and sidewalk projects to assisting with snow and ice control operations, this position performs essential work that residents and visitor rely on every day. At the start of employment, this position will be assigned primarily to traffic control and flagging duties to support safe work zones for crews and the public. If you enjoy working outdoors and seeing the direct results of your efforts in the community, this may be a great fit.
As part of a collaborative streets team, the Streets Operator supports construction and maintenance activities through traffic control, flagging, and hands-on field support using a variety of tools and equipment. over time, the position will expand to include additional street maintenance and construction responsibilities as skills and experience are developed. This role offers steady, meaningful work, opportunities to build technical skills, and the chance to contribute to projects that improve public safety and infrastructure across the city.
Job Status: Regular, Full-Time; Union Affiliated Position - Teamsters Union Local No.2 or Operators Union Local No. 400
Application screening will begin on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Applicants applying on or after this date will only be considered if a competitive applicant pool is not received. This position will remain open until filled.
To Apply: All applicants must submit the
City of Missoula application.
Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application
Hourly Entry Rate: $39.03. The employer agrees to make pension contributions in lieu of wages to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund PEER84 and the Operating Engineers Central Trust Fund, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. An employee can select one of the two options in the table below, not both.
Base
+ Contribution towards the union
pension
= Total
Teamsters
$33.25/hr
$5.78/hr
$39.03/hr
Operators
$33.03/hr
$6.00/hr***
$39.03/hr
The
Operators Union pension contribution rate shown is based on FY26 rates. Pension contribution rates for FY27 have not yet been determined and may be subject to change following future agreement updates.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- 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.
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Prepare and pour curb, gutter, and sidewalk sites.
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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.
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Perform general paving operations, including dumping and shoveling asphalt, patching potholes, and sealing street cracks.
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Locate and uncover construction stakes.
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Perform traffic control flagging duties; coordinate and implement Traffic Work Zones.
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Clean storm drains and sumps.
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Perform other duties, as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Any combination of training and experience equivalent to two (2) years’ experience in operating street maintenance and construction equipment.
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Must have a valid Montana commercial driver’s license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 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.