Striping Technician

Position Overview:

At Hog Technologies, our team members take pride in being passionate problem-solvers who embody our core values daily. We are dedicated to upholding the “anything, anytime, anywhere” philosophy. Joining Hog Technologies offers a career path that involves learning from industry-leading experts, engaging with impactful technologies, and fostering a drive for innovation. By becoming a part of our team of expert innovators and problem-solvers, you will contribute to delivering world-class solutions for our esteemed customers. Embrace the opportunity to be a part of something greater with Hog Technologies.

The Roadway Striping Technician is responsible for operating various types of pavement marking equipment related to long line striping on roads and highways. Stripers will have layout knowledge and the ability to read and interpreting roadway striping plans and specifications. Responsibilities include loading and unloading equipment into and out of company trucks, maintaining safety equipment required for each job and assisting with lane closures and set-up of traffic control devices. Long line roadway stripers prepare surfaces for striping by cleaning and ensuring roads and highways are free from debris and the markings on the roads and highways are applied according to specifications. The position requires traveling and hotel accommodations are paid for by Hog. Travelers receive per diem allowance and work hours will range from 40-65 hours per week, with lots of room for overtime. This position requires the team member to work primarily night shift schedules with occasional required days and flexibility as scheduling varies from one job to the next.

What you’ll do:

• Repeated physical effort including driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time (more than several hours), loading and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles, walking on varying ground surfaces and frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
• Working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds running switches on long line striping machines.
• Equipment Operation - Operating hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
• Working outdoors, working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes and construction substances
• Comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
• Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
• Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone
• Communicating clearly in English- both written and verbally, ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor
• Working a flexible schedule which can include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays, adjusting to a changing work schedule, working overtime and working individually and as a team with other employees
• Valid driver's license required, will require passing MVR and controlled substance test, may require background and criminal record check. Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing

Requirements

What you’ll need:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• At least 2 year of experience as a laborer; pavement marking and signs experience is needed.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record because the position requires the candidate to drive a company truck
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Mechanical aptitude is necessary.
• Ability to appropriately represent Waterblasting.com to customers.
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC™ card) preferred.
• Knowledge of the safety regulations in phosphate mines plus a Phosphate Card a plus. Company will provide Phosphate Safety training and other site-specific training on each assignment.
• Works in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy area.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English as part of the job.
  

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This job operates in a variety of environments based on the location of the job that could lead to hot, cold, dusty, and noisy hot areas.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that requires the long line striping technician to be able to work primarily night shifts with the occasional required day shift. Striping Technicians work a Sunday - Thursday or Monday through Friday schedule. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of our customers. The night shift pavement marking laborer will report to work at 7:00 PM, all work is performed at our customer’s locations across Florida; some out of state work is also scheduled each year. Pavement and Signs Laborers may be required to work 8-14 hours per shift. Some work is performed during facility shut downs or overnight. Weekend work may be required to meet customer requirements. Per diem compensation provided for each night away from HQ and hotel accommodations are paid by the company.

Travel: This position has a 75-80% travel requirement.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must be able to pass a background check and drug test

AAP/EEO Statement

Waterblasting, LLC dba/Hog Technologies is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or other protected status.

Physical Demands:

**must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for the majority of the shift

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

As a striping technician you would work for a company that offers

• Health Insurance, Vision, Dental

• Paid Time Off Holidays, PTO - 5 days after 90 days and 10 Days After a year.
• 401K, Voluntary Benefits and a Great Work Environment
  

**Pay depending on qualifications.