Job Title: Streets Operator
Posted By: City of Missoula
Opening Date: Jun 15, 2026
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.
Contact Info
Name: Emmalee Plenger
Phone: 4065526136
Email: [email protected]
Job Posting Streets Operator 202606