Line Striper Driver (Class B CDL Required)

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

4d • $28 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver is hiring a Line Striper Driver for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), Division of Transportation Operations. The role reports to the Roslyn Building at the beginning and end of each shift and performs field work throughout Denver as needed. The position operates line-striping trucks and equipment, performs pavement-marking work, supports the crew lead and operations supervisor, and helps direct and mentor junior technicians. Work may involve variable schedules due to emergencies and inclement weather, as well as light-duty snow removal. The target hiring range is $28.00–$31.00 per hour, based on experience and education; the posted salary range is $26.84–$40.27. This position requires passing a performance assessment that includes pre-trip and post-trip inspections and vehicle maneuvering and driving.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate; an appropriate combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum requirements.
• Two years of traffic signs and markings experience, including six months driving equipment that requires 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 pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maneuvering/driving.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English sufficient to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make 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 inclement weather.
• Attention to detail in field work and 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 inspections and load trucks for daily activities.
• Coordinate with the crew lead and operations supervisor as needed, and communicate with crew members and management.
• Measure, lay out, stencil, stripe, paint, and maintain pavement markings, including lane and center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, parking stalls, and curbs.
• Operate paint rigs, walk-behind paint machines, striping trucks, and related equipment; fill tanks with paint and reflector beads, program spray guns, operate gauges and paint pumps, and use an optical pointer to ensure line accuracy.
• Ensure street markings comply with applicable placement guidelines and standards, including for thermoplastic or other durable markings.
• Inspect vehicles, including checking fluid levels, leaks, hoses, belts, tires, brakes, and lights.
• Use, maintain, and repair equipment and tools, ensuring they are secure, clean, and in proper working order.
• Assist with the design, fabrication, and construction of traffic and other signs using computers and graphics equipment.
• Follow safety practices and monitor the work environment for hazards to protect self and others.
• Log and record work and prepare daily management reports 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, plus 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