Traffic Control Painter

PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for an interview, a copy of your DMV Driving Report, generated within the last 30 days, must be attached to your application.

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Traffic Control Painter position, located in Riverside.

The incumbent will play a key role in maintaining County roadways by painting, repairing, and prolonging street and highway markings, legends, bridges and guard rails.

The selected candidate will also be responsible for locating, assembling and maintaining street signs throughout the County of Riverside.

Additionally, Traffic Control Painters are tasked with maintaining paint spraying equipment, performing traffic control and interpreting signing and striping plans.

The Transportation Department seeks candidates with a background in road construction and traffic control as well as experience reading engineering plans.

The most competitive candidates will have extensive experience operating airless sprayers, working on and alongside open highways, maintaining traffic signs and hold Traffic Control certifications.

A Commercial California Driver License: Class A or B is required six months after employment .

Meet the Team!The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.• Assemble stencils for painting street signs and apply paint with brush or spray gun.

• Paint crosswalks, curbs, parking areas, warning signs, and lane marking on roads; operate striping machine on roads and apply glass beading; determine appropriate placement for street markings.

• Initiate appropriate traffic safety precautions, such as setting up warning signs, cones, and detours; install street signs and warning signs.

• Paint bridges, guard rails, and cattle guards; erect sign posts and barricades; conduct safety checks on vehicles before departing for job site; prepare equipment and materials; clean and maintain all painting and striping equipment.

• Report damage or indistinguishable signs and road markings to supervisor; maintain records of work completed, materials used, and maintenance schedule.Experience
One year of working as a helper in traffic painting or general road maintenance or construction work.

License
Possession of a valid California Driver License: Class C
PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for an interview, a copy of your DMV Driving Report, generated within the last 30 days, must be attached to your application.

A Commercial California Driver License: Class A or B is required six months after employment .

DOT Information

This position has been designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening.

(A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration...