Pavement Marking Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Pavement Marking Equipment Operator

Company Name: Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.)

Location: Bethel Park, PA (Greater Pittsburgh & Regional Highway Operations — Daily Dispatch)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Union Position under Laborers Local Union)

Schedule: Full Time, Variable Seasonal Schedule (March–December Peak Season: Night Shifts, Overtime, and Weekends Required; Sunday Double-Time Pay)

Industry: Heavy Highway Construction, Union Civil Contracting, Pavement Marking Infrastructure, and Federal/State Transportation

Pay Scale: $29.95 to $38.00 per hour (Union Scale Baseline) + Significant Overtime & Sunday Double-Time Rates

Incentives: Weekly Pay Cycle, Performance & Referral Bonuses, Union Medical & Vision Coverage, Company-Covered Lodging & Per Diem for Travel, Paid CDL Training, Company Uniforms & Safety Apparel Provided, Simple IRA with 3% Match

The Opportunity

Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) is seeking a dedicated Pavement Marking Equipment Operator to join our field operations team dispatched out of Bethel Park, PA.

In this high-impact union field role, you will operate specialized highway marking equipment—including thermoplastic trucks, high-pressure water blasters, epoxy application rigs, and pavement grinding/grooving machinery. Dispatched on municipal, PennDOT, and federal highway infrastructure projects across Greater Pittsburgh, you will manage roadway layout, quantity tracking, and mobile traffic control closures. If you bring a strong mechanical aptitude, willingness to work peak-season night and weekend shifts, and a desire to build a career with a union contractor, PLP Co. provides top-tier union wages, paid CDL training, Sunday double-time pay, and complete travel per diem support.

Key Responsibilities

• Heavy Equipment Operation: Operate, calibrate, and maintain specialized roadway marking machinery—including thermoplastic applicator trucks, epoxy trucks, water blasters, and grooving/grinding rigs.
• Pavement Marking Layout & Installation: Measure, lay out, and apply precision pavement markings across highways, airports, and commercial facilities according to engineered plans, PennDOT specs, and digital tools (e.g., Google Earth).
• Traffic Control & Site Safety: Perform Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MOT) duties—including certified flagging, setting safety perimeters, and executing mobile lane closures.
• Asset Maintenance & Inspections: Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, perform routine equipment maintenance, and ensure spray systems and heating kettles remain field-ready.
• Material Handling & Logistics: Load, transfer, and audit specialized materials (epoxy resin, glass beads, thermoplastic compound) using company transport vehicles.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to OSHA protocols, PennDOT guidelines, and union safety mandates across active highway work zones.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required

• Union Affiliation / Eligibility: Active member of or willingness to join the Laborers Local Union upon hire and abide by collective bargaining agreements.
• Industry Aptitude: Mechanical aptitude and willingness to operate specialized heavy highway vehicles and high-pressure fluid systems.
• Mobility Credentials: Valid Driver License with a clean, insurable driving record.
• Physical Stamina: Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs continuously, stand for extended periods, and perform active highway labor in outdoor weather conditions during night and day shifts.
• Educational Foundation: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred

• Industry Background: Prior experience in pavement marking, road striping, highway construction, or heavy civil operations.
• Commercial Licensing: Active Commercial Driver License (CDL Class A or B) — PLP Co. provides fully paid, on-the-job CDL training.
• Safety Certifications: Active Flagging Certification, Traffic Control Technician credential, or OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety card.

Compensation & Benefits

• Union Hourly Scale: $29.95 to $38.00 per hour based on union classification and equipment experience, with substantial overtime and Sunday double-time earning opportunities.
• Travel Support Infrastructure: Company-provided vehicles for job site travel, fully covered lodging, and daily per diem allocations for overnight deployments.
• Wealth & Security: Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% employer match alongside union retirement benefits.
• Health & Apparel Care: Comprehensive healthcare (medical and vision insurance covered after 90 days), company-provided safety gear (PPE), and uniforms.
• Professional Growth: Paid on-the-job CDL training, manufacturer machinery certifications, and OSHA safety credentialing.

About PLP Company

Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) is a premier specialty contractor recognized for elite-level pavement marking installation and removal across federal, state, and commercial sectors. Built on quality, safety, and operational velocity, we invest directly in our union crews by providing modern equipment platforms, safety gear, and clear career development pathways.

Selection choices are guided strictly by job-related capabilities, technical trade skills, and verified field execution records.