Automotive Equipment Operator II: Striper Operator - CL

Posting number: 2026-00556

Department: Portland Bureau of Transportation

Job classification: Automotive Equipment Operator II: Striper Operator-CL

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

Job Appointment: Full-Time 
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 0600 to 1530 (3:30), Friday off, then following Friday work 0600 to 1430 (2:30).

• Day Shifts - Start no earlier than 5:00 AM and no later than 11:59 AM

This position is considered essential and is part of the bureau's 24-hour response team that may require after-hour, evening, weekend, and holiday emergency response. 

Work Location: PBOT Maintenance Operations, 2929 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR, 97227. 
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position. 

Union Representation: LiUNA Laborers' Local 483 - City Laborers. To view this labor agreement, please click here. 

Number of vacancies: 1 

The eligible list of candidates established from this list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The current vacancy is a day shift.
 
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

About the Position:

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking dependable, safety-focused Striper Operators to join our Maintenance Operations team. Striper Operators play a key role in keeping Portland’s streets safe and accessible by operating large truck-mounted paint equipment to apply long-line striping throughout the city.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled equipment operators who want to make a positive impact on the community. Candidates with relevant experience will be required to demonstrate their abilities through a comprehensive skills test using a 2025 cab-over Peterbilt single-axle truck with rear drop and a mid-mounted commercial road-paint application carriage. This test confirms the technical skills and aptitude needed for success in the role.

What you’ll get to do:

• Safely operate and maintain large, complex striper trucks to apply high-reflectivity paint on City-maintained streets.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, perform minor maintenance, and document and report needed repairs to City fleet.
• Use closed circuit video systems and pointers to accurately apply striping patterns.
• Communicate effectively with striping team members using a headset.
• Follow striping layout markings, recognize potential issues and may review and interpret work orders and basic engineering plans to determine designated placement of striping.
• Prepare paint material and load onto truck.
• Ensure work quality and safety of crew members working in conjunction with the striper.
• Maintain professional relationships with coworkers, the community, and other skilled personnel.
• Respond appropriately to questions/concerns from other employees and the community, at times in difficult circumstances, and elevating concerns to leadership in a timely manner. 
• Respond to emergencies, including weather-related and hazard cleanups.

Important Highlights

• The eligible list of candidates established from this list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.  The current vacancy is a day shift.
• This position is considered an essential position during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies which may require working outside of normal shift hours. 

About the Bureau: 

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/pbot. The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the