TRAFFIC PAINTER I-II

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Monday, September 21, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Monday, October 12, 2026.

SALARY INFORMATION:
Grade I -$23.289 - $31.811 Hourly
Grade II -$24.467 - $33.400 Hourly

VACANCY INFORMATION:

Current vacancies are in the Public Works Department. The Harbor Department also utilizes this classification.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, applies various traffic and parking control markings utilizing both conventional and airless type systems on streets and curbs; performs thermoplastic pavement marking operations/application using pusher type, self-propelled or truck-mounted equipment; posts and maintains traffic regulatory, warning and guide signs; participates in the layout of new work according to traffic engineering blueprints and established legal requirements; plans work and places barriers in such a manner as to cause minimum traffic interference; observes safety regulations; cleans and maintains spray guns, brushes, compressors and other related equipment; orders equipment and materials; maintains work orders with the use of computers, tablets, and handheld devices pertinent to traffic maintenance; uses a two-way radio in accordance with FCC standards; operates a City vehicle; may create and explain specific work assignments; may train and oversee the work of subordinates; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Two (2) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience in spray and brush painting of streets, curb markings and legends.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidates must possess all of the following:

• Knowledge of spray-painting equipment, processes, tool, and applications;
• Knowledge of safety regulations and work practices;
• Ability to read and understand work orders and engineering plans;
• Ability to operate computer, tablet, and handheld devices to process work orders;
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; and
• Ability and willingness to comply with the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program as required by the Department of Transportation.

Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and on call as needed. Positions with Public Works may work a 10-hour shift/4-days per week work schedule, as required.

Proof of a valid driver’s license must be submitted at the time of selection.

A valid Class B California driver license with airbrake endorsement will be required before the completion of probation for some positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application...................................Qualifying

Performance Exam...............................................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

Examinations are administered in English unless otherwise specified in the job bulletin. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal and state law.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences .

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitin g https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. I46AN-26 TP:TM HR APPROVAL 09/21/2026

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific