Painter Apprentice (2 openings)

City of Memphis • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Painter Apprentice works under the direct supervision of a layout painter and learns the painters trade through on-the-job training and classroom instruction. The apprentice receives work direction from and assists a journeyman painter with fabricating and installing signs, installing and removing pavement markings, and operating and maintaining striping equipment. The role also involves cleaning equipment with appropriate solvents, completing work activity reports that document hours and work performed, and driving throughout the city to offsite work locations.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, or a combination of experience and training that enables performance of the essential job functions.
• Must possess a valid Class B Tennessee Commercial Driver's License or obtain one within six months of employment as a condition of continued employment.
• Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) alcohol and drug testing rules.
• Participation in an apprenticeship training program is required.
• Ability to operate a computer, silk-screening and baking machines, a paint striping truck, and a post driver.
• Ability to communicate verbally with coworkers and supervisor.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle to travel to offsite work locations.
• Must be able to lift and carry approximately 70 pounds and assist in lifting a 100-pound sack of materials onto equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist a journeyman painter in fabricating and installing signs.
• Install and remove various pavement markings.
• Operate and maintain striping equipment.
• Clean equipment using appropriate cleaning solvents.
• Complete work activity reports, including hours worked and type of work performed.
• Drive to offsite work locations throughout the city.
• Perform additional functions, essential or otherwise, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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