WORK PROCESS
PAVEMENT STRIPPER
O*NET/SOC CODE: 47-2141.00 RAPIDS CODE: 1042
DESCRIPTION: Operates a variety of equipment to install thermoplastic and paint striping, stenciling, tape delineations, RAPIDSed pavement and traffic signs. Prepares the surfaces to be stripped. Reads and interprets blueprints to determine the scope and limits of the job, the phase to be performed, the nature of the material to be used and the details and dimensions of the striping. Performs traffic safety and control in compliance with APWA, ITE, CTE and ATSSA approved methods. Inspects and maintains equipment, rebuilds striping and bead guns and paint pumps.
APPROXIMATE HOURS
1. Traffic Control
700
a. Establish and perform traffic controls and traffic safety
b. APWA, ITE, CTE and ATSSA endorsed methods
2. Tools, Equipment and Materials
400
a. Tool, equipment and material recognition and preparation
b. Hand, electric, gas, hydraulic and power toll/equipment
use and maintenance
c. OSHA rules pertaining to Haz-Mat and safety equipment use
3. Surface Preparation
700
a. Sandblasting
b. Other removal methods/equipment
c. Familiarity with respirators, eye and ear protection
d. Removal of materials containing lead, etc.
4. Commercial Driving License
50
a. Preparation for the State’s Class A and B licenses to
include Vehicle inspection, airbrake, tank and Haz-Mat
endorsements
b. Driver safety
5. Site Installation/Preparation
750
a. Proficiency in interpreting approved plans and laying
out of work to be performed
b. Identifying site specific safety considerations
6. Traffic Delineating Device/System Installation/Application
1400
a. Operation of equipment/use of materials to install
thermoplastic, striping, stenciling, tape, delineators,
TOTAL HOURS
4000
APPROXIMATE HOURS
First Year
1. Orientation 101
8
a. Introduction into the field of Striper, the apprenticeship program,
career opportunities and the union.
b. Documentation, legal responsibilities, ethics and professionalism
2. First Aid/CPR 103
16
3. OSHA Safety 104A
8
4. Traffic Control 102A
24
a. Establish and perform traffic safety following the APWA, ITE, CTE
and ATSSA endorsed methods
5. Tools, Equipment and Materials 105A
24
a. Tools, equipment and materials recognition and preparation
b. Tools, equipment and material storage and security
6. Layout Techniques 107A
16
a. Traffic delineating devices, system installation and application,
thermoplastic, striping and stenciling
7. Plan Reading 108A
24
a. Interpretation of plans and layout
8. Commercial License Preparation 106
24
a. Preparation for the State’s Class A and B licenses to include vehicle
inspection, airbrake, tank and Haz-Mat endorsements and driver safety
9. OSHA Safety 104B
8
a. Rules and regulations pertaining to Haz-Mat, safe equipment operations,
site specific safety considerations and personal safety
TOTAL HOURS
152
RELATED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION OUTLINE
Second Year
1. Traffic Control 102B
16
a. Establish and perform traffic safety following the APWA, ITE, CTE
and ATSSA endorsed methods
2. Tools, Equipment and Materials 105B
16
a. Tools, equipment and materials recognition and preparation
b. Tools, equipment and material storage and security
3. Layout Techniques 107B
16
a. Traffic delineating devices, system installation and application,
thermoplastic, striping and stenciling
4. Plan Reading 108B
16
a. Interpretation of plans and layout
5. Pavement Marking Technician Training
24
6. Advanced Materials
24
7. Removal of Traffic Stripes
32
TOTAL HOURS
144
GRAND TOTAL HOURS
296
