Painter, Longitudinal Markings

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Signs and Pavement Markings is responsible for managing the design, installation, modification, maintenance and removal of traffic signs, specialty signs, and pavement markings. You are responsible for installing pavement markings on roadways and highways within the City of Ottawa, and maintaining tools and equipment.

Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12
• Minimum of 7 months of experience working on a road painting crew that may include cone truck driver or paint machine operator
• Valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• Knowledge of Ontario Traffic Manuals and Highway Traffic Act of Ontario
• Knowledge of WHMIS
• Knowledge of City of Ottawa standards and procedures (e.g. skip system operations) for installing pavement markings on city streets, roadways and highways
• Knowledge of City of Ottawa Traffic By-laws
• Knowledge of operations of paint marking installation components (e.g., temperature, and high pressure gauges, hydraulic systems, computers, side cameras, etc.) of a specialized vehicle; and procedures and processes for maintaining and repairing paint marking components, including screens, vats, paint tubing and for mixing and handling chemical and toxic solutions
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and standards for preparing work sites, including removing/erasing surface markings prior to the start of work
• Knowledge of Commercial Vehicle Operating Regulations (CVOR)
• Knowledge of Road and highways network and pavement marking system within the City of Ottawa
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Refined motor skills
• Ability to operate and calibrate hydraulic, computerized and high pressure gauges, and carry out routine/preventative maintenance on specialized equipment
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and solve technical and mechanical problems
• Ability to understand work orders, road plans and drawings
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to communicate with tact
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with work crews
• Strong mental and visual ability/ focus
• Refined perception and reaction time while operating equipment and motorized vehicles
• Attention to detail
• Dependable
• Tactful and personable
• Good physical health and physically fit
• English oral, reading, writing

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work night shift, as needed

Responsibilities

• Installing pavement markings on roadways and highways within the City of Ottawa
• Maintaining tools and equipment

Benefits

• Paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement (initially)
• Accommodation for applicants during all parts of the hiring process

What This Job Offers

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