Posting number: I46AN-26
Department: Multiple Departments - (CL)
Job classification: TRAFFIC PAINTER I-II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works
Applications are available online beginning Monday, September 21, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Monday, October 12, 2026.
Grade I -$23.289 - $31.811 Hourly
Grade II -$24.467 - $33.400 Hourly
Current vacancies are in the Public Works Department. The Harbor Department also utilizes this classification.
Under general supervision, applies various traffic and parking control markings utilizing both conventional and airless type systems on streets and curbs; performs thermoplastic pavement marking operations/application using pusher type, self-propelled or truck-mounted equipment; posts and maintains traffic regulatory, warning and guide signs; participates in the layout of new work according to traffic engineering blueprints and established legal requirements; plans work and places barriers in such a manner as to cause minimum traffic interference; observes safety regulations; cleans and maintains spray guns, brushes, compressors and other related equipment; orders equipment and materials; maintains work orders with the use of computers, tablets, and handheld devices pertinent to traffic maintenance; uses a two-way radio in accordance with FCC standards; operates a City vehicle; may create and explain specific work assignments; may train and oversee the work of subordinates; and performs other related duties as required.
Candidates must possess all of the following:
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and on call as needed. Positions with Public Works may work a 10-hour shift/4-days per week work schedule, as required.
Proof of a valid driver’s license must be submitted at the time of selection.
A valid Class B California driver license with airbrake endorsement will be required before the completion of probation for some positions.
Application and Supplemental Application………….…….…………...Qualifying
Performance Exam...............................................................................100%
A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.
Examinations are administered in English unless otherwise specified in the job bulletin. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal and state law.
In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)
This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences.
If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
image-20200729124843-1.pngThis information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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J.O.B. I46AN-26 TP:TM HR APPROVAL 09/21/2026
Long Beach, with a population of approximately 465,000, covers 52 square miles in Southwest Los Angeles County and is the seventh largest city in California. It has some of the best shoreline, marinas and beaches in Southern California, and a superb climate moderated by pleasant ocean breezes. The City of Long Beach is recognized as the home of the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Long Beach Grand Prix, America's cargo gateway to the Pacific Rim through the Port of Long Beach (the Nation's second business container port), one of the world's most environmentally safe off-shore oil operations and numerous major business and commercial enterprises.
