Crosswalk Painter

Position: Crosswalk Painter (Hourly)*
General description

This is responsible seasonal work independently locating, marking, and painting cross walks, stop bars, flat islands, and other related street markings throughout the city of madison. Work is performed during night time hours when supervision is not immediately available. Assignments are provided by leadworkers and performed independently or as part of a crew with limited supervision.

Duration: approximately may 18, 2025 through mid-august

Hours:

this position works nights sunday through thursday from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am. In the event of inclement weather, no work may be available and work hours are not guaranteed.

The hourly wage consists of a base wage of $20.06 per hour plus a $2.50 per hour bonus.

Applications will be accepted until the closing date, however the selection process will begin prior to the closing date based upon the needs of the department.

Black, indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

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Examples of duties and responsibilities

* locate, set up, and paint on-street marking sites, such as crosswalks, stop bars, and other markings as directed.

* operate a truck throughout the city as detailed on intersection maps and lists, while towing a trailer of necessary painting equipment.

* operate paint machine and associated equipment.

* set up and maintain on-street work safety zones.

* perform other related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications

All applicants will be considered for this position, but you must be 18 years of age or older at the start of employment. Depending on the number of applicants, random selection may be used to determine who moves forward in the process.

Applications will be accepted until the closing date, however the selection process will begin prior to the closing date based upon the needs of the department.

The city of madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.

Special requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license by the time of interview.

Physical requirements:

Ability to work in traffic situations in adverse weather conditions

Ability to operator a motor vehicle

Ability to manually load, unload and maneuver a crosswalk machine on wheels weighing up to 400 pounds

Ability to lift five-gallon pails of paint (75 lbs.) to a height of 36 inches on a regular basis, and perform associated manual labor

* the payroll title for this position is engineering aide (hourly).