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Line Striper Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Experienced Line Striper

Amelia, OH ยท On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES ONLY A&A Safety, Inc. is a leading provider in traffic safety, dedicated to ensuring public safety on highways and roadways. As a family-owned business, we prioritize the ...

Experienced Line Striper

Amelia, OH

$13 - $16.25/hr

EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES ONLY A&A Safety, Inc. is a leading provider in traffic safety, dedicated to ensuring public safety on highways and roadways. As a family-owned business, we prioritize the ...

EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES ONLY. A&A Safety, Inc. is a leading provider in traffic safety, dedicated to ensuring public safety on highways and roadways. As a family-owned business, we prioritize the ...

EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES ONLY A&A Safety, Inc. is a leading provider in traffic safety, dedicated to ensuring public safety on highways and roadways. As a family-owned business, we prioritize the ...

Experienced Line Striper

Cleveland, OH

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES ONLY. A&A Safety, Inc. is a leading provider in traffic safety, dedicated to ensuring public safety on highways and roadways. As a family-owned business, we prioritize the ...

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How much do line striper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for line striper in the United States is $19.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What challenges do line stripers face, and how can they be managed?

Line Stripers often work outdoors in varying weather conditions and must maintain precision while operating machinery for long periods. Managing fatigue, ensuring consistent line quality, and working safely around traffic are key challenges. Effective communication with team members and proper equipment maintenance can help mitigate these issues. Adhering to safety protocols and planning work during low-traffic periods also contribute to a safer and more efficient workflow.

What is a line striper?

Line stripers are skilled workers who apply painted lines and markings to roads, parking lots, airport runways, and athletic fields. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that the lines are straight, evenly spaced, and comply with regulations for visibility and safety. Line stripers use specialized equipment, such as striping machines and stencils, to apply paint or thermoplastic materials. Their work is essential for traffic flow, pedestrian guidance, and public safety in various environments.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a line striper?

To thrive as a Line Striper, you need a good understanding of pavement marking techniques, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with line striping machines, paint application tools, and safety equipment is typically required. Strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work well in teams or independently are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial to ensure accurate, safe, and high-quality markings that meet regulatory standards in various environments.

How much does a line striper make?

A line striper typically earns between $12 and $20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and whether they work for a contractor or directly for a company. Experienced stripers with skills in traffic control and equipment operation may earn higher wages, and some may receive benefits or overtime pay.

What is the difference between Line Striper vs Road Painter?

AspectLine StriperRoad Painter
CertificationsMay require OSHA safety trainingOften requires similar safety certifications
Work EnvironmentIndoor and outdoor, on roads, parking lots, sports fieldsPrimarily outdoor, on roads, highways, parking lots
Tools & EquipmentLine striping machines, paint, stencilsPaint sprayers, brushes, rollers, traffic control devices
Industry UsageCommercial parking lots, sports venues, airportsHighway, street, and road marking

While both roles involve applying paint for traffic and safety markings, a Line Striper specializes in precise line application using striping machines, often in parking lots and sports fields. A Road Painter typically handles broader road markings and may work on highways and streets, often requiring different equipment and safety protocols. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or service provider.

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Infographic showing various Line Striper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,066 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Line Striper-Pavement Marking Technician

PLP Company

Du Bois, PA โ€ข On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

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Job description

Line Striper-Pavement Marking Technician
Position:  Line Striper-Pavement Marking Technician
Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) has built a reputation for being a premier specialty contractor involved in the installation and removal of pavement markings.  Our customers look for us to provide a quality product and produce our product in a timely manner.  Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) is a pavement marking company based in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Our products include the installation of pavement markings in waterborne paint, epoxy, polyurea, thermoplastic, preformed plastic, 3M tape, and pavement marking removal. Shifts include long days, most weekends and many nights during peak season which extends from March through December.
 
JOB IS DISPATCHED EVERY DAY FROM DUBOIS, PA
Job Responsibilities:
  • Work with striping crew to layout and install pavement markings on roadways, parking lots, and airports, etc.
  • Perform and complete all work in compliance with DOT and quality guidelines, while maximizing production.
  • Calculate field measurements using engineered plans and/or google earth images.
  • Track and record quantities of pavement markings on each project.
  • Perform traffic control. Example: flagging, short-term lane closures, and slow-moving mobile lane closures.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection and ensure equipment is in working order.
  • Perform standard, preventative maintenance on all pavement marking equipment.
  • Operate various equipment to install pavement markings, including airless paint machines, air-atomized paint trucks, epoxy plural component trucks, polyurea plural component trucks, thermoplastic trucks, thermoplastic detail units, thermoplastic hand-liners, grooving trucks, and water-blasting removal trucks.
  • Load and unload trucks daily.
  • Drive company trucks to transport materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Perform other work-related duties as requested.
Position Requirements:
  • Previous experience in pavement marking, highway construction, or a related field, is a plus.
  • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
  • Knowledge and ability to adapt to the latest technology, including smart phones and applications.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and good driving record, a CDL license is preferred.
  • Must have a good driving record with no major violations within the last five years or be accepted by the company insurance policy provider to drive PLP Co. vehicles.
  • Must comply with PLP Co. Substance Abuse Policy and DOT Drug Control Program, which includes pre-employment and random drug and/or alcohol testing.
  • PLP Co. is a union employer. You must join the Laborers Local Union #1058 and pay dues pursuant to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Must obtain Flagging Certification or Traffic Control Technician Certification.
  • Typical physical demands of this job include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, lifting minimum of 50 lbs., carrying, pushing, pulling, dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing, hearing, and talking.
  • Must be willing to workdays, nights, weekends, and occasional travel.
  • Exhibit teamwork.
  • Employee must supply their own set of hand tools.
  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Working outdoors with variable temperature and weather conditions.
Key Competencies:
  • Honest, trustworthy, dependable.
  • PUNCTUAL. Must arrive at work by the designated start time.
  • Willing to work days, nights, weekends, and occasional travel.
  • Self-disciplined.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Desire to learn and be trained.
  • Ability to learn through on-the-job training.
  • Be a team player. Cooperate with co-workers.
  • Polite to customers, contractors, and the traveling public.
  • Be safe! Must adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
  • Think quickly and act appropriately in emergency situations.
  • Ability to work diligently while under time restraints.
  • Willing to accept change based on business needs.
Benefits:
  • Laborers Local Union #910 Employer. Union benefits include healthcare, pension, and training.
  • CDL Training, on-the-job
  • Hours, overtime.
  • Variety of Work – different place every day.
  • Use work vehicles, not personal vehicles, to travel to and from job sites.
  • Lodging and per diem paid for by the company for overnight stays.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.
Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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