How to hire a traffic line painter

How to hire a traffic line painter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step traffic line painter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a traffic line painter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new traffic line painter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a traffic line painter, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A traffic line painter's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, traffic line painters from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents traffic line painter salaries for various positions.

   Type of Traffic Line Painter	Description	Hourly rate
   Traffic Line Painter	Painters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges, and other structures.	$11-33
   Painter Apprentice	Painter Apprentices work for an organization either full time or part-time while undertaking formal training on the job. Their duties include working out needed materials quantity through job specifications, drawings, or surface measurements, and erecting structures to protect the area from paint such as ladders, scaffoldings, and drop sheets... Show more	$13-22
   Painter Helper	A painter helper is a specialist who assists the principal painter with the preparation of a room, building, car, or other objects. You will be responsible for the preliminary work before the actual painting, such as preparing the work area, scraping off old paint, buffing and sanding surfaces, and applying filler and taping... Show more	$10-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Assembly Line
   • Safety Rules
   • Line Painting
   • Powder Coat
   • RAN
   • Unload Trucks
   • Spray Guns
   • Air Gun
   • Mask
   • Coats
   • Hoists
   • Paint Guns

   Responsibilities:

   • Apply prime and finishing coats to all structures.
   • Mask and cover surfaces that don't require paint.
   • Anticipate and troubleshoot equipment problems.
   • Obtain household supplies and run daily errands.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your traffic line painter job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A traffic line painter salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, traffic line painters' average salary in oklahoma is 48% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level traffic line painters earn 65% less than senior-level traffic line painters.
   • Certifications. A traffic line painter with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a traffic line painter's salary.

   Average traffic line painter salary

   $41,708yearly

   $20.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level traffic line painter salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a traffic line painter job description

   A traffic line painter job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a traffic line painter job description:

   Traffic line painter job description example

   **94615BR**
   
   **Title:**
   
   Paint Line 2nd Shift - M-F - 3:00pm 11:30PM $17.00/Hr
   
   **Business:**
   
   GTS - HTAS
   
   **State/Country/Province:**
   
   Kentucky
   
   **No. of Positions:**
   
   2
   
   **Job Description:**
   
   It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.
   
   **What You'll Do**
   
   As a Paint Line Set Up Operator, you'll be part of our team located in Shelbyville,KY.
   
   You'll get to:
   
   + Set up and operate Chain on Edge Paint Line
   
   + Load and unload blades from carrousel
   
   + Meet or exceed production targets for output and quality
   
   + Complete O.I.R. (Operator Inspection Report) and communicate progress to incoming operator at shift change
   
   + Maintain equipment, fixtures, and work area in good orderly condition
   
   **Who You Are**
   
   You always strive to do a good job...but wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality - at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it.
   
   You also have:
   
   + High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent preferred
   
   What You'll Receive
   
   You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
   
   + Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
   
   + Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
   
   What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools and storage company and #2 security solutions provider, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We're visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!
   
   _All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic._
   
   
   94615BR
   
   **Function:**
   
   Manufacturing
   
   **City:**
   
   Shelbyville
   
   **FLSA (For US Only):**
   
   Hourly
   
   **Region:**
   
   USA
   
   **EEO Statement:**
   
   All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
   
   **Featured Category on SBD Careers:**
   
   Manufacturing

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5. Post your job

   To find the right traffic line painter for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with traffic line painters they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit traffic line painters who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your traffic line painter job on Zippia to find and recruit traffic line painter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with traffic line painter candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new traffic line painter

   Once you've selected the best traffic line painter candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new traffic line painter first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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