Traffic Painter

We are seeking a highly skilled Traffic Painter to join our team at the City of Santa Monica, CA. As a Traffic Painter, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining parking and traffic control signs, laying out and painting pavement markings, curb zones, parking lot spaces, and street lines using a Thermoplastic Machine, spray equipment, stencils, and related equipment.

• Measure and lay out areas to erect or place signs per assigned work orders and verbal instructions.
• Install and remove sign posts and associated base or foundation using a variety of hand, power, and/or motorized equipment.
• Operate a bucket truck and use ladders to remove and install signs.
• Measure and lay out areas to be painted, including crosswalks and curb zones, and perform related pavement lettering.
• Paint and install linear and transverse markings on City streets, City-owned parking facilities, and various bus, loading, and safety zones using a Thermoplastic Machine, stencils, and spray equipment.
• Apply thermoplastic preform pavement markings.
• Operate equipment to grind off existing pavement markings.
• Mix paint and clean and maintain spray paint equipment and brushes.

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of recent, paid work experience performing traffic sign installation and maintenance, including street painting.
• Possession of a valid class C driver license.
• Possession of a valid Level I Signs and Markings certificate from the Traffic Control Supervisors Association (T.C.S.A.) or the International Municipal Signal Association (I.M.S.A.).

The work is regularly performed outdoors and requires regular exposure to seasonal weather conditions. Moving objects, noise, dirt, chemicals, and oils may be present as may be conditions associated with the regular handling of paint products. Exposure to vibrations and dust are frequently encountered. Work is regularly performed on a ladder or from a lift bucket extended to various heights. Physical demands include bending, reaching, and standing, including lifting and carrying up to 90 pounds.

All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed, and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing may consist of a performance exam.