Machine Painter Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $79,247.95 - $96,320.59 Annually
Location : Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26/07-5073-O
Department: Sonoma County Public Infrastructure (SPI)
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 10
Position Information
This recruitment is promotional only. You must presently be a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee in order to apply for this position.
Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Traffic Paint and Sign Worker position. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary Sonoma Public Infrastructure employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
As a Traffic Paint and Sign Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Painting traffic markings on roads, installing reflective markings and rumble striping, painting highway structures, installing and maintaining road signs, operating and maintaining striping equipment, flagging traffic, and related duties
• Leading work crew members and training them on the safe operation of hand-held and power tools such as striping machines, air compressors, and specialized sign making equipment
• Maintaining the vehicles and equipment used
• Estimating quantities of materials and supplies
• Using a computer and iPad to complete daily time logs, work orders, and material logs

The ideal candidate will have experience in traffic signage and traffic paint striping and will possess many of the following:

• Experience with tools and equipment used in the installation of traffic control signs, such as basic hand tools, drills, and Sawzall
• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, materials and equipment used to paint parking and traffic control markings on streets, curbs, and parking lots, including proper preparation, calibration, and use of equipment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to follow directions
• Forklift Certification is desired, but not required
• Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement is desired, but not required

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and training which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include:
Experience and Education: Two years of experience in traffic maintenance work which included training in the operation of painting and striping equipment or the erection and maintenance of highway signs.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
The position advertised on this announcement does require possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: specialized equipment used in painting, striping, and sign making; machines and power hand tools used in the traffic painting; types of painting methods, materials and application, and proper placement and installation of traffic signs, and the post mile system; operational and preventive maintenance requirements and standards for specialized equipment and machines; principles and techniques of leading others.
Ability to: operate painting and striping equipment; train and provide supervision over a crew of employees; paint signs with brushes and stencils; follow standard specifications and written and oral instructions; perform heavy physical labor; work effectively with others; read and write English; keep simple records and prepare reports; perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

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Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate's personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant's name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.
Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
Additional Information
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to candidates.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the to determine the requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online at Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job announcement must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.
County of Sonoma Benefits: General*
These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.
Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.
Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit
IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for through the U.S. Department of Education.
Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.
For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at or (707) 565-2900.
*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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For this question, and all subsequent questions, provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.
Please describe your years of experience in traffic maintenance work which included training in the operation of painting and striping equipment or the erection and maintenance of highway signs.

• Include job title(s), employers name(s), employment dates, and a description of your primary duties
• List the names of any related courses and/or trainings you may have completed

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Please describe your experience operating and maintaining hand-held equipment, power tools, and/or machinery. List the types of tools/equipment/machinery you used, the types of projects you worked on, and a description of your primary duties.
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Please describe your experience providing training and direction to other work crew members. Describe the type of work being performed, number of crew members, and the training and direction duties you were responsible for delivering.
Required Question