Traffic Control Painter

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside is seeking a Traffic Control Painter to maintain roadways by painting and repairing street markings and signs. The role involves working outdoors, operating painting equipment, and ensuring traffic safety. Applicants must have a valid California Driver License and experience in road maintenance.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in traffic painting, road maintenance, or construction work.

Responsibilities

• Paint crosswalks, curbs, and lane markings; operate striping machine.
• Initiate traffic safety precautions; install street signs and warning signs.
• Maintain painting and striping equipment.

Skills

Traffic Control

Painting Equipment Maintenance

Safety Precautions

Education

Commercial California Driver License: Class A or B

Valid California Driver License: Class C

Tools

Spray Guns

Striping Machines

Brushes

Job description

PLEASE NOTE:

To be considered for an interview, a copy of your DMV Driving Report, generated within the last 30 days, must be attached to your application.

Position Overview

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Traffic Control Painter position, located in Riverside.

The incumbent will play a key role in maintaining County roadways by painting, repairing, and prolonging street and highway markings, legends, bridges, and guard rails. The selected candidate will also be responsible for locating, assembling, and maintaining street signs throughout Riverside County. Additionally, Traffic Control Painters are tasked with maintaining paint spraying equipment, performing traffic control, and interpreting signing and striping plans.

The Transportation Department seeks candidates with a background in road construction and traffic control, experience reading engineering plans, and extensive experience operating airless sprayers, working on and alongside open highways, maintaining traffic signs, and holding Traffic Control certifications.

Requirements

• A Commercial California Driver License: Class A or B is required six months after employment.

Meet the Team

The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating, and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble stencils for painting street signs and apply paint with brush or spray gun.
• Paint crosswalks, curbs, parking areas, warning signs, and lane markings; operate striping machine; determine appropriate placement for street markings.
• Initiate traffic safety precautions, set up warning signs, cones, and detours; install street signs and warning signs.
• Paint bridges, guard rails, and cattle guards; erect sign posts and barricades; conduct safety checks; prepare equipment and materials; maintain all painting and striping equipment.
• Report damages or issues with signs and road markings; maintain records of work completed and materials used.

Experience

One year of experience as a helper in traffic painting, road maintenance, or construction work.

Licenses

• Valid California Driver License: Class C.
• Possession of a Commercial California Driver License: Class A or B, required six months after employment.

Additional Information

This position is safety-sensitive, requiring completion of a DOT-mandated alcohol and drug screening. Reference checks from former DOT-regulated employers are also required. Employees are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in various situations.

For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk on uneven or wet surfaces and work outdoors during inclement weather, including extreme temperatures.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of painting equipment maintenance and safety precautions for highway work.
• Ability to skillfully use spray guns, brushes, and striping machines; install traffic signs and posts; follow oral and written instructions; work cooperatively.

This position is open to all applicants. For questions, contact Richard Griego at [e-mail].