<p>Description</p> <p>Help Make Our Roads Safer - One Line at a Time!</p> <p>Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The Lee County Department of Transportation is looking for hardworking individuals to join our pavement markings team. You'll play a key role in keeping drivers safe by painting and maintaining road markings on our streets.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Operate equipment such as striping machines and pavement marker tools. </li><li>Apply paint, thermoplastic, and other materials to create lines, arrows, and road symbols. </li><li>Follow work orders to understand marking layouts and design plans. </li><li>Safely remove old markings using tools like pressure washers, sandblasters, or grinders. </li><li>Drive large trucks and equipment to job sites. </li><li>Follow all safety rules and help keep your team safe. </li></ul> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Use Specialized Equipment: Operate machines and hand tools to apply road markings. </li><li>Install and Maintain Markings: Keep road lines, symbols, and messages clear and accurate. </li><li>Read Work Orders: Review plans carefully before starting each job. </li><li>Remove Old Markings: Use safe methods to remove outdated or incorrect markings. </li><li>Drive Work Vehicles: Operate large trucks and equipment responsibly. </li><li>Work Safely: Follow safety regulations on every job site. </li></ul> <p>Education, Experience, Licensing</p> <p>Minimum Requirements:</p> <p>Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.</p> <p>Experience:1 year of experience in construction, general maintenance, or repair work. Must have experience using hand tools and power tools.</p> <p>License Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must have a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Learner's Permit at time of job offer. </li><li>Must obtain a Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of starting. </li></ul> <p>Safety Requirement:</p> <ul> <li>This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing under federal DOT rules (49 CFR Parts 40 and/or 382). </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience working with traffic markings is a big plus.</p> </li><li> <p>IMSA Certifications (or ability to earn them):</p> </li><li> <p>Traffic Safety in Work Zones - within 3 months of hire.</p> </li><li> <p>Signs and Markings Level I - within 1 year of hire.</p> </li></ul> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Schedule:</p> <ul> <li>Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM </li></ul>