Line Striper Driver (Class B CDL Required)

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Striper Driver works for the City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), in the Division of Transportation Operations. The position operates a line-striping truck and related equipment to complete street pavement-marking projects throughout Denver, and helps direct and train Transportation Operations Technician I and other junior-level employees. The employee reports to the Roslyn Building at the beginning and end of each shift and works in the field during the day as needed.

The role includes preparing and inspecting vehicles and equipment, loading trucks, coordinating with crew leads and supervisors, and applying and maintaining pavement markings. It also involves maintaining equipment, assisting with traffic-sign design and fabrication, documenting work in Cartegraph, following safety practices, and performing light-duty snow removal. A variable schedule and work in inclement weather may be required, including support during emergencies.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate; an appropriate combination of education and experience may substitute for the stated minimums.
• Two years of experience in traffic signs and markings, including six months of driving equipment requiring a CDL Class B.
• Valid driver's license at the time of application.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B) with appropriate endorsements at the time of application; licenses and certifications must remain current as a condition of employment.
• Pass a performance assessment involving a pre-trip inspection, post-trip inspection, and maneuvering/driving.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English for commercial driving, including conversing with the public, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and making entries on reports and records.

Nice To Haves

• Team-focused work ethic, including punctuality, flexibility, collaboration, and innovation.
• Desire to mentor junior-level employees.
• Ability to work a variable schedule due to possible emergencies and in inclement weather.
• Attention to detail in the field and in data entry.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office and inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive the Transportation Operations line-striping truck and help direct Traffic Operations Technician I employees.
• Perform pre-trip preparations and load trucks for daily activities.
• Coordinate with the crew lead and operations supervisor as needed, and communicate with coworkers and management.
• Measure, lay out, stencil, stripe, paint, and maintain lane lines, center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, parking stalls, curbs, and other pavement markings.
• Operate paint rigs, walk-behind paint machines, striping trucks, and related equipment, including filling tanks with paint and reflector beads, programming spray guns, operating gauges and pumps, applying durable markings, and using an optical pointer for line accuracy.
• Inspect vehicles before operation, including checking fluid levels, leaks, hoses, belts, tires, lights, and brakes.
• Operate, maintain, and repair equipment and tools, ensuring they are secure, clean, and in proper working order.
• Assist with designing, fabricating, and constructing traffic and other signs using computers and graphics equipment.
• Follow common safety practices, monitor the work area for hazards, and help ensure the safety of self and others.
• Log and record work and prepare daily reports for management using Cartegraph.
• Train and mentor junior-level employees in street signs, pavement markings, and related equipment.
• Perform light-duty snow removal using four-wheel-drive trucks and plows.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
• 12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one Wellness Day, and one volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED