Painter-Sign-Jrn (TEMP)

Title Painter-Sign-Jrn (TEMP)

Position Number 41230

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location Tank Farm Contractor

Posted 06/08/2026

Closes 06/15/2026

Regular/Temporary Temporary

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.

Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) is looking for a fully qualified Sign Painter Journeyman. This individual performs various types of layouts, fabrication, preparation, installation and painting of signs, including, but not limited to, hand lettering, stenciling, silkscreen process, shading, outline, floor and safety striping. Performs painting of panel and other directional boards.

Performs the operation of sign making machines. Works with and mixes specialty paints and pigments to desired colors. Applies gold, silver and other leaf products to surfaces.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION, WHICH IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Journeyman Sign Painter.

Desired Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Entry Level Hourly Rate: $50.684

Top Level Hourly Rate: $53.350

In accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the salary offered for this position will be reflective of the assigned job classification and associated wage scale. Actual placement on the wage scale will be based on a candidate's education, training and/or experience. A step rate increase will be implemented every six months (as applicable) until the top rate of the wage scale is reached.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION, WHICH IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS

Relocation Funding Provided No

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification HAMTC

Shift Work Required Yes

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, H2C abides by federal statutory requirements of 41 CFR § 60-300.5 VEVRAA Protected Veterans, 41 CFR § 60-741.5 Workers with Disabilities, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and state and local requirements.

These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, and national origin. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal and State Employment Laws and are protected against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (