This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a long-term, stable, and rewarding career with the City of Traverse City. As a Streets Maintenance Worker, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the community safe and connected. The position offers steady hours, a strong work-life balance, and the satisfaction of serving the public while working with a skilled, supportive team. With competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a defined pension plan, this career provides both professional fulfillment and long-term financial security for those looking to build a future in public service.
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Streets, and daily supervision of the Streets Supervisor, the Streets Maintenance Worker performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled activities, with emphasis on heavy equipment operations to support construction, maintenance, stormwater-related projects and clearing streets and alleys from debris, snow and ice. Work requires proficiency in operating large vehicles and machinery, as well as knowledge of construction trades, methods, and techniques. This position is responsible for performing complex maintenance tasks, ensuring public safety, and adhering to all applicable safety standards and regulations. Work schedules may include irregular hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins. This is a full-time union position. Starting pay is $26.55 per hour.
Competitive benefits package including the following: Defined benefit pension & a deferred 457 retirement program with a 6% employer contribution. 12 paid holidays, 3 types of paid time off banks, health insurance, health savings account, IRS-qualifying health care savings plan, life insurance, dental & vision insurance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
TO BE CONSIDERED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATIONto the City of Traverse City, Human Resources Office, 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684 or via email to jobs@traversecitymi.gov Applications can be found online under “application for employment” at: https://www.traversecitymi.gov/jobs/
Traverse City is an Equal Opportunity Employer
...Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.- May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills- Inspecting equipment, structures...
...Visual & Performing Arts Stage Manager Status : Temporary/Per Diem Reports To: Arts Department Producer Revision Date : 10/17/2025 At Pacific Ridge School, our mission statement drives all of our work: In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical...
...Job Summary The Armed Security Guard is responsible for carrying out armed security duties, which may include the secure transfer of... ...scientific and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure...
...nursing supervision from one clinical area to another. Demonstrates a meets standard in core Competencies and in all areas of the Materials Specialist. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills in serving designated patient groups. Preferred Qualifications ~ Associate...
...one required. Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check. Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of comprehensive...