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Job Specification

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, HIGHWAY MARKING

DEFINITION:

Under supervision in the Department of Transportation or Local Government, 
operates, adjusts, and   services a line-striping truck and associated equipment,
 and supervises work of the crew assigned to the truck; does other related duties.

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.  
A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job 
specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Operates equipment on a line-striping truck to paint new traffic patterns and 
repaint existing patterns.

Supervises the operation of the line-striping truck and crew.

Interprets plans and sketches for the painting of traffic lines.

Operates, maintains, and makes minor adjustments and repairs to 
line-striping trucks and associated equipment including gasoline motors, 
air compressors, spray guns, bead dispensers, power take-off pumps, 
power agitators, and line painting equipment.

Makes necessary adjustments for uniform   paint   and   bead applications.

Takes necessary precautions to ensure safety of crew members and the 
public welfare while working in an exposed position on a moving vehicle.

Operates small line striper to apply paint to new or existing location and 
participates in installation of traffic marking tape.

Participates in installation, replacement, and repair of traffic signs.

Drives and operates various equipment used for snow removal and 
ice control during the winter period.

Maintains simple records.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, 
or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in work involving the operation, adjustment, 
and maintenance of trucks and equipment used in highway line painting 
operations.

LICENSE:

Appointees must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and 
applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. 

NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the 
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type 
of vehicles operated, rests with the Appointing Authority.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the safe, correct operation and adjustment of trucks and 
equipment used in highway line painting.

Knowledge   of requirements for  application  of    paint   and reflective 
material used in highway traffic marking.

Knowledge of traffic control and safety practices established for work 
in highway marking.

Ability to organize assigned work and supervise line painting crews.

Ability to interpret plans and sketches for painting traffic lines and 
installing signs.

Ability to perform minor maintenance of highway traffic line painting 
equipment including motors, compressors, spray guns, paint pumps, 
bead dispensers, and agitators.

Ability to operate, service, and perform minor maintenance on trucks.

Ability to drive and operate equipment normally used for snow removal 
and ice control.

Ability to maintain records.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or 
related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English 
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign 
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms 
of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they 
can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable 
accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If the 
accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the 
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
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VariantState,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
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Class
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Local
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Note
42023CHighway MarkingCC401506C16-

This job specification is for state and local government use.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

11/23/2019