Line Striper-Pavement Marking Technician

plpcompany; DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

CDL training

Night-shift differential

Referral bonuses

Company vehicles

lodging & per diem

Company cell phone

Job summary

PLP Co., a Frontline Road Safety Group company, is a premier pavement marking contractor based in Bethel Park, PA. This role involves installing markings on roadways, parking lots, and airports, operating a range of marking equipment, and performing traffic control in compliance with DOT guidelines.

You will travel for overnight work and join a union-supported environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and be willing to pursue CDL training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must join Laborers Local Union #1058 and comply with Substance Abuse Policy and DOT Drug Control Program.
• Must obtain Flagging Certification or Traffic Control Technician Certification.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and perform outdoor work in variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Layout and install pavement markings on roadways, parking lots, and airports using various materials.
• Operate and maintain pavement marking equipment with regular inspections.
• Calculate field measurements from plans and track quantities installed.
• Perform traffic control (flagging, lane closures) according to DOT guidelines.
• Load/unload and drive company trucks to job sites.

Job description

Line Striper – Pavement Marking Technician

PLP Co., a Frontline Road Safety Group company, is a premier pavement marking contractor based in Bethel Park, PA, installing and removing pavement markings in waterborne paint, epoxy, polyurea, thermoplastic, preformed plastic, and 3M tape on roadways, parking lots, and airports. Jobs are dispatched daily from Bethel Park. Shifts include long days, most weekends, and many nights during peak season (March–December).

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Union benefits: healthcare, pension & training (Laborers Local #1058)
• Company-paid CDL training & licensing
• $5.00/hr. night-shift differential on prevailing wage time
• Referral & annual incentive bonuses
• Company vehicles, plus lodging & per diem for overnight travel
• Company cell phone provided

Job Responsibilities:

• Layout and install pavement markings on roadways, parking lots, and airports using waterborne paint, epoxy, polyurea, thermoplastic, and related materials.
• Operate and maintain pavement marking equipment (paint trucks, plural component trucks, thermoplastic units, grooving and water-blasting removal trucks), including daily inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Calculate field measurements from engineered plans and/or aerial imagery, and track quantities installed.
• Perform traffic control (flagging, lane closures) in compliance with DOT and safety guidelines.
• Load, unload, and drive company trucks to transport materials and equipment to job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; previous experience in pavement marking, highway construction, or a related field is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no major violations in the last 5 years) required; CDL preferred.
• Must join Laborers Local Union #1058 and comply with PLP Co.'s Substance Abuse Policy and DOT Drug Control Program, including pre-employment and random testing.
• Must obtain Flagging Certification or Traffic Control Technician Certification.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with smartphones and workplace apps.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs. and perform physical work outdoors in variable weather conditions; must supply own hand tools.
• Willing to work days, nights, weekends, and occasional travel; strong teamwork and work ethic.

Key Competencies:

Honest, punctual, safety-focused, and a dependable team player with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.