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Pavement marking technician

Ridgeline striping
Des Moines, IA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Pavement Marking Technician and play a vital role in ensuring safe, clear, and durable roadway markings that guide and protect drivers. In this energetic position, you'll operate a variety of heavy equipment and specialized tools to apply pavement markings with precision and efficiency. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and quality of transportation infrastructure, making every journey safer for the community. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your skills grow and your work makes a tangible difference.

Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, front loader trucks, and dump trucks to prepare surfaces and apply pavement markings
  • Apply traffic paint, thermoplastic, or other marking materials accurately according to project specifications
  • Conduct utility locating to ensure markings do not interfere with underground utilities before starting work
  • Prepare surfaces by cleaning, grinding, or removing old markings to ensure proper adhesion of new markings
  • Assist in paving operations and coordinate with construction teams to maintain project timelines
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment to ensure safety and optimal performance
  • Follow all safety protocols and construction site procedures while maintaining a clean work environment

Qualifications

  • Prior experience operating heavy construction equipment such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, or similar machinery
  • Knowledge of pavement marking techniques including painting and thermoplastic application
  • Construction site experience with an understanding of safety standards and utility locating procedures
  • Familiarity with heavy equipment brands like Caterpillar or equivalent machinery
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions accurately
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is preferred

Join us in delivering high-quality roadway markings that enhance safety for all road users! Your expertise in heavy equipment operation combined with your dedication to precision will help us build safer roads today and into the future.

Pay: $25.32 - $30.49 per hour

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $25 - $30

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