Traffic Striper Operator

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Traffic Striper Operators operate, maintain, and repair a 3-axle, 5-speed, automatic, dual-steering traffic striper to apply traffic markings, and operate a Bobcat tractor to install guardrails. They operate and maintain computerized paint apparatus, including paint guns, glass bead guns, and pumps that dispense colors of heated paint. The work also includes recording striping footage, cleaning and maintaining equipment, interpreting engineering work orders and specifications, loading materials, directing traffic around work operations, and leading Utility Worker I, Utility Worker II, and Laborer employees. Operators make repairs to paint-spraying equipment, prepare reports of streets painted, and communicate with City engineers, County representatives, other municipal staff, and the public. Other duties may be assigned.

Employees may be required to work evenings, nights, Saturdays, and/or Sundays, for which they may receive 5% additional pay. Employees who operate commercial vehicles must submit to drug and alcohol testing as required by California law. Before hire, drug and alcohol testing records will be checked through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers.

Applicants must have six months of full-time experience operating vehicles requiring a California Class A or B Driver License, a valid California Class A or B Driver License, and a valid California DMV medical certificate dated within the last two years. Some positions may require a valid Tank Endorsement within six months of hire. Experience driving larger vehicles, preferably those equipped with mechanical and hydraulic systems, is highly desirable.

Employment offers are conditional on applicable pre-employment screening, which may include work-authorization confirmation, medical review and examination, drug and alcohol testing, reference checks, and fingerprinting. Additional screening may apply to certain positions. Successful candidates may be placed on an eligible list used to fill vacancies during the following six months.

Requirements

• Six months of full-time experience operating vehicles that require a California Class A or B Driver License.
• A valid California Class A or B Driver License at the time of application; a license with Restriction 48 or receipts for instruction permits are not acceptable.
• A valid California DMV medical certificate dated within the last two years at the time of application.
• Submit proof of the required driver license and DMV medical certificate with the application.
• For City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment experience to qualify, submit written documentation signed by the appointing authority or payroll specialist detailing the work performed, dates, and total qualifying hours.
• On-the-job training without the required documentation will not be considered; proof must be submitted if training is used to meet minimum requirements.
• A valid Tank Endorsement may be required for some positions within six months of hire.
• Commercial-vehicle operators must undergo drug and alcohol testing as required by California State Law.
• Successfully complete all applicable pre-employment screening processes before employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving vehicles larger than a passenger car or pick-up truck, preferably vehicles equipped with mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair a 3-axle, 5-speed, automatic, dual-steering traffic striper to apply traffic markings.
• Operate a Bobcat tractor to install guardrails.
• Adjust, operate, maintain, and repair computerized paint apparatus, including paint guns, glass bead guns, and pumps for dispensing heated paint.
• Operate a footage counter to record the amount of striping applied to streets.
• Perform daily cleaning, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of paint filters, paint guns, tips, and pumps.
• Interpret complex engineering work orders and striping specifications to complete traffic work orders.
• Load materials and direct traffic around striping operations.
• Lead the work of Utility Worker I, Utility Worker II, and Laborer employees.
• Repair paint-spraying equipment as needed, including high-pressure pumps, air motors, and heater pumps.
• Prepare reports of streets painted.
• Communicate with City engineers, County representatives, other municipal staff, and members of the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees in classifications represented by AFSCME Local 127 are scheduled to receive general wage increases of 3.5% effective July 1, 2027; 2% effective July 1, 2028; and 2% effective January 1, 2029.
• A 5% equity wage increase for Traffic Striper Operator is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2029.
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Employees may receive 5% additional pay for required evening, night, Saturday, and/or Sunday work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed