Airport Paint And Marking Technician I - Denver International Airport

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 between $29.00-$33.25/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 can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport (parking is provided).

• Shifts consist of four (4) 10-hour days

• Sunday-Wednesday 0530-1600 (5:30 am-4:00pm) October-June

• Sunday-Wednesday 2000-0600 (8:00pm-6:00am) July-September)

• Shifts are yearlong commitments and are subject to change based on operational need.

• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change. 7%-12% pay differential depending on shift assigned.

• Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges occur, weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occur, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).

• Participates in mandatory snow removal duties. Hours for On Call Snow Overtime: 3:30am to 3:30pm or 3:30pm to 3:30am.

• Uniforms are provided along with a work boot allowance.

• Mobile phone stipend.

Who We Are & What You'll Do

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world's busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world's 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado's primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

Denver International Airport's Airfield Paint Department is looking for an Airport Paint and Markings Tech I. You will perform intermediate or developing journey level work in the design, installation, construction, maintenance and repair of Airfield and Public Roadway surfaces and pavement markings.

In this position, you can expect to:

• 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 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 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.

• Removes conflicting markings with grinder or road milling equipment.

• Provides ground support to operators using ultra-high-pressure water blasting trucks.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• Reads plans and drawings to accurately layout and apply pavement markings on runways taxiways, airline gates, highways, roadways, and parking lots.

• Mixes and applies two-component epoxies and Methyl Methacrylate durable markings to airfield, roadways, and parking surfaces.

• 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.

• Operates truck mounted street sweepers, truck mounted high pressure water scrubbers, blowers, and self-propelled equipment.

• Observes all common safety practices associated with tools and equipment, monitoring work environment for safety and hazards, and ensures safety for self and others.

• Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas on roadways and regulated airfield surfaces for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements.

• May log, record, and create daily work reports for management.

• Participate in airfield snow removal duties and operates large, complex specialized industrial equipment in accordance with the nature of the work and the efficiency of airport specific multifunctional snow removal equipment.

• Responds to airfield emergencies, outside of normal business hours, playing a crucial role in escorting ambulances, fire rescue vehicles, buses, and other first responders during airport emergencies in strict adherence to the emergency response plan.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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:

• 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: One (1) year of experience in airfield or roadway markings

• Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with air brake endorsement) at the time of application. Required to obtain and maintain a current DOT physical certification. Required to obtain and maintain an Airport ID badge and LAR driving privileges

• Flagger certification is required at the time of application or within six months of probation

• Education/Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements

• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

• Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they've successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

Application Deadline

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

Resume

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ3499 Airport Paint and Markings Technician I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$23.89 - $35.84

Target Pay

$29.00-$33.25/hour based on experience and education

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.

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