Airport Paint And Markings Tech II- Denver International Airport
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Job Description
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. New hires are typically brought into the organization at $28-$31. 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
The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).
Location & Schedule
In this position you can expect to work on site at the airport, summer shift is Sun-Weds or Wed- Sat from 8pm-6am that runs through October.
Who We Are & What You'll Do
Denver International Airport's Airfield Paint Department is looking for an Airport Paint and Markings Tech II. You will perform full performance journey level work in the design, fabrication, installation, construction maintenance and repair of Airfield and Public Roadway surfaces and pavement markings.
In this position, you can expect to:
- Maintains proficiency and excels in precise application of markings to paved surfaces, ensuring accurate placement, and possessing a thorough understanding of materials and temperature-related considerations.
- Performs pavement marking application to meet the unique requirements and specifications of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), CDOT and FAA Part 139 criteria (airfield paint and markings must pass annual FAA certification inspections on accuracy, surface presence, straightness, and retro-reflectivity).
- Performs work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of pavement markings on public roadways and regulated airfield surfaces using multiple materials and methods.
- Performs various tasks associated with street pavement marking projects, which includes measures, lays out, stencils, stripes, paints, and maintains lane lines, center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, parking stalls, curbs, airline gates, runways, taxiways, and other pavement markings.
- Operates a variety of striping trucks, walk-behind equipment used to two-component epoxies and Methyl Methacrylate durable markings to airfield, roadways, and parking surfaces.
- Operates highly specialized striping vehicles and equipment, which includes filling tanks with paint and reflectorized beads, programs computerized controllers for spray guns, operates gauges, paint pumps, and utilizes lasers, cameras, and optical pointers to ensure line accuracy.
- Maintains and repairs high pressure paint and paint removal equipment to include troubleshooting and repair of paint guns, high-pressure pumps, actuators, glass bead systems, grinders, and other systems.
- Operates, maintains, and repairs truck mounted ultra-high-pressure water blasting equipment to remove pavement markings and rubber from airfield surfaces.
- Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to design, layout and install pavement markings and signage on Airport Runways, Taxiways and Roadways that meet the requirements of FAA part 139 and the MUTCD.
- Maintains proficiency and excels in precise application of markings to paved surfaces, ensuring accurate placement, and possessing a thorough understanding of materials and temperature-related considerations.
- Works independently with minimal supervision and directs the efforts of others to complete assigned projects within specifications and time constraints.
- Operates a variety of equipment used in the installation and maintenance of traffic control markings, to include but not limited to paint stripers, paint mixers, paint guns, line removers, forklifts, compressors.
- Operates 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.
- Operates equipment and uses tools to ensure that equipment is secure, clean, and in proper working order, which includes trouble shooting and repair of high-pressure paint systems, glass bead applicators.
- Observes all common safety practices associated with tools and equipment, monitoring work environment for safety and hazards, and ensures safety for self and others.
- May log, record, and create daily work reports for management.
- Trains lower-level employees in the accurate application of paint and durable markings, and the use of related equipment.
- Implements traffic control plans and lane closures in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with MUTCD and CDOT traffic regulation requirements.
- Performs airfield movement driving and escorting.
What You'll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
- Deep understanding of various pavement marking methods, including paint application, thermoplastic, epoxy, and tape installation.
- Proficient in operating and maintaining diverse marking equipment, such as striping machines, hand-held marking tools, grinders, and other necessary machinery.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy to ensure precise and compliant application of markings.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative while also collaborating effectively as part of a team
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate
- Experience: Three (3) years of experience in airfield or roadway markings.
- Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") at time of application. Required to obtain and maintain a current DOT physical certification. Required to obtain and maintain an Airport ID badge and Movement driving privileges. Flagger certification is required at the time of application or within six months of probation.
- Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until July 19th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 18th at 11:59 PM.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CJ3500 Airport Paint and Markings Technician II
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$26.21 - $39.32
Target Pay
based on education and experience
Agency
Denver International Airport
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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.
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