Experienced Striper / Striping Crew Member

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Striper / Striping Crew Member

Position Overview

The Experienced Striper is a skilled member of the field crew responsible for performing high-quality parking lot striping and pavement marking work under the daily direction of a Foreman. This position builds on the core expectations of a Crew Member while requiring demonstrated experience operating striping equipment, completing parking lot layouts, applying pavement markings, and producing accurate, professional finished work.

Experienced Stripers are expected to understand the technical requirements of striping work, work efficiently with limited task-level direction, identify potential layout or quality concerns, and support less-experienced crew members in developing proper striping techniques. While the Foreman remains responsible for jobsite leadership, safety, and overall execution, the Experienced Striper serves as a skilled craft resource who helps ensure striping work is completed safely, efficiently, and to Rainier's quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Striping & Pavement Marking

• Perform parking lot striping and pavement marking using commercial striping equipment and hand-applied methods.
• Complete new layouts and restripes according to work orders, plans, existing markings, measurements, and Foreman direction.
• Measure and establish parking stalls, drive aisles, curbs, crosswalks, fire lanes, loading areas, and other pavement markings.
• Apply standard pavement markings, including parking stalls, directional arrows, lettering, numbers, curbs, crosswalks, and accessibility markings.
• Set up, operate, clean, and perform basic troubleshooting of striping machines and related equipment.
• Properly prepare surfaces and materials to promote clean application and a quality finished product.
• Identify layout, surface, equipment, or application issues that could affect finished quality and communicate concerns before proceeding.
• Assist with stencils, masking, chalk lines, snapping layouts, and other preparation required for striping operations.

2. Jobsite Preparation & Production Support

• Assist with sweeping, blowing, cleaning, masking, layout, material staging, and other preparation necessary for striping operations.
• Safely load, unload, stage, and secure striping equipment, paint, stencils, cones, and other materials.
• Support traffic and pedestrian control necessary to protect fresh markings and maintain a safe work area.
• Assist with other asphalt, concrete, or general Crew Member responsibilities as business and crew needs require.
• Anticipate production needs and help maintain efficient workflow with minimal downtime.

3. Safety, Compliance & Worksite Control

• Follow all company safety protocols, applicable regulatory requirements, product requirements, and Foreman direction.
• Wear required PPE and safely handle paint, equipment, tools, and other materials used in striping operations.
• Maintain awareness of vehicle traffic, pedestrians, moving equipment, and changing jobsite conditions.
• Participate in daily safety huddles and hazard assessments.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
• Report unsafe conditions, near-misses, equipment concerns, spills, or other hazards immediately.

4. Quality & Efficiency

• Produce straight, consistent, appropriately spaced pavement markings with clean edges and professional appearance.
• Demonstrate accuracy when measuring, laying out, and completing striping work.
• Recognize existing conditions that could impact layout or finished quality and escalate discrepancies to the Foreman.
• Minimize overspray, paint waste, rework, and unnecessary material usage.
• Maintain a productive pace while protecting quality and safety.
• Inspect completed work and proactively correct deficiencies within the scope of the role.
• Demonstrate care for company equipment through proper setup, operation, cleaning, and storage.

5. Teamwork & Communication

• Receive overall jobsite direction from the Foreman while independently executing assigned striping responsibilities.
• Communicate clearly with the Foreman regarding layout questions, material needs, equipment issues, quality concerns, and job progress.
• Work collaboratively with Crew Members and other field employees to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Model safe, productive, and quality-focused work practices.
• Share striping knowledge and help less-experienced Crew Members learn proper equipment operation, layout, preparation, and application techniques.
• Maintain a respectful, positive attitude and contribute to a healthy team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience performing parking lot striping and pavement marking work.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate commercial striping equipment.
• Ability to measure and lay out parking stalls and common parking lot markings accurately.
• Working knowledge of striping materials, surface preparation, equipment cleaning, and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, plans, measurements, layouts, and job-specific instructions.
• Ability to perform physical labor, lift 50+ lbs., and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Valid driver's license required
• Willingness and ability to perform general Crew Member duties when striping work is not available.

Core Competencies

• Work Ethic & Reliability — Consistently shows up prepared, works with urgency, and follows through on assigned responsibilities.
• Safety Awareness — Recognizes hazards and performs work in a manner that protects employees, customers, pedestrians, and property.
• Striping Technical Skill — Demonstrates proficiency in layout, equipment operation, pavement marking application, and finishing.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail — Produces clean, consistent work and understands that small errors in layout or application can significantly impact the finished product.
• Independent Execution — Completes assigned striping work without requiring continuous task-level instruction while recognizing when Foreman input is needed.
• Team Orientation — Contributes to overall crew success and willingly supports work outside of striping responsibilities.
• Knowledge Sharing — Models proper techniques and helps develop the striping capabilities of less-experienced Crew Members.
• Efficiency & Hustle — Maintains productive jobsite flow while balancing speed, safety, material use, and quality.

Success Indicators

• Consistently produces clean, accurate, professional-quality parking lot striping.
• Can independently execute assigned striping and layout tasks after receiving overall direction from the project manager. 
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating, maintaining, and cleaning striping equipment.
• Identifies layout, equipment, material, or quality concerns before they result in avoidable rework.
• Minimizes overspray, material waste, callbacks, and preventable rework.
• Maintains safe work habits and avoids preventable incidents.
• Helps increase the striping knowledge and capability of the overall crew.
• Supports Foreman and crew needs proactively and performs general Crew Member responsibilities when needed.