Painter Apprentice (2 openings)

Salary Range:$48,131.20 - $62,940.80   Works under the direct supervision of a layout painter. Learns the painters trade through on-the-job training and classroom instructions. Receives work direction from and assists journeyman painter in the fabrication and installation of signs, installation and removal of various pavement markings, and operation and maintenance of striping equipment. Cleans equipment using appropriate cleaning solvents and completes work activity reports including hours worked and type of work performed. Travels throughout city to offsite work locations by driving.    RESPONSIBILITIES Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Requires the ability to operate a computer. Requires the ability to operate silk screening and baking machines, paint striping truck, and post driver. Requires the ability to communicate verbally with co-workers and supervisor. Requires the ability to operate a company vehicle to visit offsite work locations. Must be able to lift and carry approximately 70 lbs. Must assist in  lifting 100 lbs. sack of materials and place them on the equipment.  TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  Majority of work is performed outdoors with some work being performed in a shop-like environment. May be exposed to paint fumes, dust, chemicals, traffic and hot and cold temperatures. Requires frequent travel to offsite work locations. QUALIFICATIONS High School graduate or equivalent; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess a valid Class "B" Tennessee Commercial Driver's license or obtain such license before the end of six (6) months  of employment as a condition of continued employment and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules. Participation in an apprenticeship training program required. Basic computer skills preferred.