What is a transportation equipment painter and how to become one

Key steps to become a transportation equipment painter

1. Explore transportation equipment painter education requirements

   Most common transportation equipment painter degrees

   High School Diploma

   44.7 %

   Bachelor's

   22.4 %

   Associate

   15.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific transportation equipment painter skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Construction Equipment	26.00%
   Hand Tools	19.39%
   Cranes	17.16%
   Hoists	5.80%
   Primer	4.71%

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3. Complete relevant transportation equipment painter training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New transportation equipment painters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a transportation equipment painter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real transportation equipment painter resumes.

4. Research transportation equipment painter duties and responsibilities

   • Transport patients, hospital beds, stretchers and so forth.
   • Operate equipment such as sanders, pressure cleaners, hoists, forklifts and respirators.
   • Perform masonry waterproofing exterior masonry staining; maintain acoustical tile and factory apply finishes and caulking; and perform preventive maintenance.
   • Operate compressors, sandblasters and spray equipment.

5. Prepare your transportation equipment painter resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your transportation equipment painter resume.

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6. Apply for transportation equipment painter jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a transportation equipment painter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams