Line Striper Driver

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  Although the full pay range is posted, the target hiring range is $28.00 - $31.00/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position, you will report to the Roslyn Building (5440 Roslyn Street Denver, CO 80216) at the beginning and end of each shift. During the day, you will work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver as needed.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

The Division of Transportation Operations is responsible for managing the performance of the transportation infrastructure. Sections within the Division include curbside management, traffic signals, signs and markings, and system operations.

As a Line Striper Driver you will:

• Operate and drive Transportation Operations Line Striping Truck and help direct the Traffic Operation Technician I’s.
• Be responsible for pre-trip and loading the trucks for each day’s activities
• Coordinate with the crew lead and operations supervisor if necessary. Practice strong communication skills with other members and management.
• Perform various tasks associated with street pavement marking projects, which include: measure, lay out, stencil, stripe, paint, and maintain lane lines, center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, parking stalls, curbs, and other pavement, or similar markings
• Operate paint rigs, walk-behind paint machine, parking or similar striping truck and equipment, which includes: filling tanks with paint and reflector beads, ensures adherence to guidelines and standards governing placement of street markings, programs spray guns, operate gauges and paint pumps, thermal plastic or similar durable markings, and use optical pointer to ensure line accuracy
• Operate vehicles and performs pre-trip inspection to ensure proper functioning, which includes checking fluid levels, observing leaks, monitoring condition of hoses and belts, checking tire pressure, ensuring brake lights and lights work, and performs other related inspections.
• Operate equipment and uses tools, to ensure that they are secure, clean, and in proper working order, which includes maintenance and repair
• Assist in the design, fabrication, and construction of traffic signs and other signs as designated by the unit through the use of computers, and other graphics equipment
• Observe all common safety practices associated with tools and equipment, monitoring work environment for safety and hazards, and ensures safety for self and others
• Log, record, and create daily work reports for management using Cartegraph
• Train and mentor junior level employees in the operation of street signs and pavement markings, and the use of related equipment
• Light duty snow removal using four-wheel trucks and plows

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Team-focused work ethic that focuses on punctuality, flexibility, collaboration to assist others, and innovation
• Desire to mentor junior level employees
• Ability to work a variable schedule due to possible emergencies and in inclement weather
• Attention detail in the field and data entry
• Basic computer skills such as MS Office and inventory management software

Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English:

• Converse with the general public
• Understand highway traffic signs and signals
• Respond to official inquiries
• Make entries on reports and records

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of traffic signs and markings experience which must include six (6) months of driving equipment which requires a CDL “B”.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: This job requires driving.  Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Performance Assessment

This position requires a performance assessment which involves a pre-trip inspection, post-trip inspection, and maneuvering/driving. To be considered for this position, you must pass this assessment. Additional detailed information will be provided once you are invited for the assessment. For more information about the performance assessments, please visit our website: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-human-resources/assessments/PerformanceTesting.html.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, November 15, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 15 at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2864 Traffic Signs and Markings Technician II

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$26.84 - $40.27

Target Pay

$28.00 - $31.00/hour, based on experience and education

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Assessment Requirement

Performance Test

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice.

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