Streets Operator

Overview

The Street Operator is essential to the

Streets Operations & MaintenanceDivision in the Public Works and Mobility Department. This position performs various 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. Ifyou have experience with heavy equipment operation, street maintenance, and knowledge of and experience with tools and safety standards, then this role is perfect for you.

Hourly Entry Rate: $35.09. 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 thecollective bargaining agreement. An employee can select one of the two options in the table below, not both.

Base+ contribution towards union pension= TotalTeamsters$29.56/hr$5.53/hr$35.09/hrOperators$29.80/hr$5.29/hr$35.09/hr

Job Status:Regular, Full-Time;Union Affiliated Position - Teamsters Union Local NO. 2 or Operators Union Local NO. 400

Details: This position will remain open until filled.To be considered, a complete application must be received by 7/15/2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications received after this date will not be reviewed unless there is an additional vacancy during the recruitment period or the initial pool is considered inadequate.

To Apply:All applicants must submit the

City of Missoula Application.

Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.

Essential Functions

• 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, Skills and Abilities

• 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, andOSHAstandards andguidelines,including working in the public right-of-way.

• Skill in utilizing various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365, and the ability to learn job-specific applications and equipment.

• Skill in safely operating various tools, equipment, vehicles, and other machinery related to streets and construction operations.

• Skill in managing multiple projects with shifting priorities and timeline demands.

• Skill inorganization, time managementand prioritizing with the proven ability to have keen attention to detail and accuracy in performing work with adherence to strict deadlines.

• 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 maintain current knowledge, developments, and trends related to specific area of focus and/or assigned projects.

• Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling the confidential and sensitive information.

• Ability to maintain and foster a culture of professionalism, adhere to departmental and City standards and specifications, and support a positive team environment.

• Ability to resolve conflicts with facilitating outcomes while maintaining a calm demeanor.

• Ability to learn departmental and City of Missoula practices and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Position requires the ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs. or less.

• Work environment may involve occasional exposure tounavoidable 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.

Qualifications and Additional Application Materials

• 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 90 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 athttps://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.