Traffic Striper OperatorCity of San Diego (California)

Traffic Striper Operator positions operate, maintain, and repair a 3-axle, 5-speed, automatic, dual steering traffic striper for applying traffic markings; operate a Bobcat tractor for installing guardrails; adjust, operate, maintain, and repair computerized paint apparatus, which includes paint guns, glass bead guns, and pumps for dispensing colors of heated paint; operate a footage counter to record the amount of striping applied to streets; perform daily cleaning, maintenance and preventative maintenance of paint filters, paint guns, tips, and pumps; interpret complex engineering work orders and striping specification in order to complete traffic work orders; load materials; direct traffic around striping operations; lead the work of Utility Worker I, Utility Worker II, and Laborer employees; make repairs as needed to paint spraying equipment (e.g., high pressure pumps, air motors, heater pumps); prepare reports of streets painted; communicate with City engineers, County, other municipal staff, and members of the public; and perform other duties as assigned.