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Pavement Striping Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Key Responsibilities * Assist with quantity takeoffs for pavement striping, symbols, legends, and specialty markings from plans and specifications * Measure linear feet, square footage, and unit ...

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Asphalt sealing laborer

Sheridan, IN · On-site

$18 - $32/hr

Support pavement striping and marking operations as needed. * Operate hand tools, power tools, and pavement maintenance equipment safely and efficiently. * Load, unload, and transport materials and ...

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How much do pavement striping jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for pavement striping in the United States is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pavement Striping Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pavement Striping Technician, you need attention to detail, basic math skills, physical stamina, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with striping machines, traffic control devices, and safety protocols is essential, and some employers may require a commercial driver's license (CDL). Strong teamwork, reliability, and clear communication help technicians work efficiently and safely in changing outdoor environments. These skills ensure accurate, high-quality markings that promote road safety and meet regulatory standards.

What is pavement striping?

Pavement striping refers to the process of applying painted lines, symbols, and markings on roads, parking lots, and other paved surfaces to guide traffic, designate parking spaces, and enhance safety. These markings are typically made with durable paints or thermoplastic materials to withstand traffic and weather conditions. Pavement striping helps organize vehicle and pedestrian flow, improves visibility, and ensures compliance with local regulations. Regular maintenance and re-striping are necessary to keep the markings clear and effective.

What is the difference between Pavement Striping vs Pavement Marking?

AspectPavement StripingPavement Marking
CredentialsTypically requires safety training and sometimes certification in traffic controlSimilar credentials, often overlapping with pavement striping
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on roads, highways, parking lotsSame as pavement striping, often in similar settings
Industry UsageCommonly used in transportation, construction, and municipal projectsOften used interchangeably with pavement striping in industry

Both pavement striping and pavement marking involve applying lines and symbols to road surfaces to guide traffic and ensure safety. While some distinctions exist, they are frequently used interchangeably in the industry, with overlapping skills and work environments.

What are some of the common challenges faced in a pavement striping role, and how can they be effectively managed?

Pavement striping professionals often work in varying weather conditions and at odd hours, such as nights or weekends, to avoid disrupting traffic. Common challenges include ensuring safety in high-traffic areas, maintaining accuracy and consistency in striping, and handling machinery or materials. Effective management involves thorough safety training, clear communication with team members, and staying up-to-date on local regulations and best practices. Collaborating closely with project managers, other crew members, and sometimes local authorities is essential to complete projects efficiently and safely.
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Infographic showing various Pavement Striping job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,442 per year, or $17.5 per hour.
ROADWAY PAVEMENT MARKING AND STRIPING MACHINE OPERATOR

ROADWAY PAVEMENT MARKING AND STRIPING MACHINE OPERATOR

Acme Barricades

Pensacola, FL

$16 - $18/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Description

Hiring now! Weekly pay! Overtime available!


The Striping & Roadway Pavement Marking Machine Operator is required to perform temporary and permanent pavement marking application. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to roadway striping and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and procedures and safety guidelines.


Essential Job Functions: Includes, but is not limited to, the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

  • Read and interpret roadway striping plans and specifications
  • Operate various types of pavement marking equipment
  • Load and unload equipment and materials into and out of company trucks
  • Stand and walk for extended periods of time during day or night shifts
  • Assist with lane closures and set-up of traffic control devices
  • Complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of pavement marking and Traffic Control or related industry experience (i.e. Road Construction, Highway Maintenance, Construction)
  • MOT Advanced certification

What's In It For You?

  • Competitive pay and growth
  • Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
  • 401(k) plan + Company match
  • Performance bonus
  • Overtime
  • Paid holidays

Requirements


  • Repeated physical effort including driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time (more than several hours), loading and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles, walking on varying ground surfaces and frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds
  • Operating hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
  • Working outdoors, working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes and construction substances
  • Comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
  • Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
  • Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone
  • Communicating clearly - both written and verbally, ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor
  • Working a flexible schedule which can include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays, adjusting to a changing work schedule, working overtime and working individually and as a team with other employees
  • Valid driver's license required, will require passing MVR and controlled substance test, may require background and criminal record check. Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
  • Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing