City of Torrance Class Code: 5512	September 1975 (Revised)
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Lead Traffic Painter

Definition

Under the supervision of the Traffic and Lighting Foreman to lead and work with a small crew; to drive a truck; to operate traffic marking devices and equipment; and to do related work as required.

Examples Of Duties

Paints trucks and street equipment and matches paints;

erects scaffolding and platforms;

uses sandblasting machine to remove paint from streets and structures where indicated;

cleans brushes, tools and other equipment;

paints traffic markings and safety zones on streets;

paints curb markings;

paints street barricades and signs;

works on all types of street construction when necessary;

may serve in a position of higher responsibility for training purposes and performs other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of

Methods, materials and equipment used in painting, tinting and finishing buildings, equipment, street and other surfaces.

Ability to:

Paint by both brush and spray machine methods;

Mix paints and colors;

Erect and work from scaffolding;

Follow oral and written directions.

License Required

A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License of the appropriate class or grade.

Experience

Three years of experience as a painter.

Education

Equivalent to graduation from high school.