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 Spec Code | Variant | State, Local or Common | Class of Service | Work Week | State Class Code | Local Class Code | Salary Range | Note | 42023C | Highway Marking | C | C | 40 | 15 | 06 | C16 | - | 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 |
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