Thermoplastic Operator

Thermoplastic Operator – Lead Roadway and Pavement Marking Field Installations

Job Overview

• Company: Tri Valley Striping LLC
• Salary/Pay Rate: $30 to $40 per hour plus Performance Based Bonus
• Location: Fremont, CA (Travel Required within local area)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial, Government, and Federal Striping
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License

The Opportunity

You will serve as a skilled technical execution specialist, installing high-durability roadway markings and specialty pavement legends. This role gives you the independence to operate advanced thermal pavement machinery while ensuring quality installations for public works and private infrastructure projects. You will thrive in a culture that directly values your on-site insights and supports your career advancement.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Operate thermoplastic striping equipment, pre-melters, and support vehicles safely on active roadways.
• Install precise roadway markings, legends, crosswalks, bike lanes, and specialty pavement applications.
• Interpret complex construction plans, engineering layouts, and traffic control blueprints with high precision.
• Coordinate field traffic control setups to guarantee a safe, compliant workspace for the entire crew.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and calibration on specialized ThermoLazer and thermal machinery.
• Deliver open, actionable feedback to management regarding project workflows and operational field safety.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on thermoplastic pavement installation experience in a field operations role.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in outdoor environments and active construction zones.
• Proven experience reading, interpreting, and executing work from traffic control plans and layout prints.
• Absolute flexibility to work variable schedules including nights, weekends, and overtime hours.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean, insurable driving history.
• Willingness to travel up to 33% of working hours to various regional project sites.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 1 or more years of general commercial pavement marking or general construction field experience.
• Previous hands-on experience operating a ThermoLazer or specialized pre-melter equipment.
• Leadership background or direct experience managing field crew logistics and task delegation.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation featuring weekly pay cycles and excellent overtime potential.
• Performance-based bonus programs and a 401(k) retirement savings program with company matching.
• Immediate access to premium earning opportunities through local prevailing wage projects.
• Financial rewards for team growth through a dedicated employee referral bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage including company-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Long Term Disability and Life-Insurance.
• Robust work-life balance support including vacation time and sick leave.
• Complete set of essential field safety equipment provided including helmets and gloves.

About Us

Tri Valley Striping LLC is a leading general construction contractor specializing in high-quality commercial, industrial, and federal pavement markings. We cultivate a workplace where every individual is empowered to succeed, actively prioritizing transparent communication between our field crews and management team. Learn more at trivalleystriping.com.

Tri Valley Striping LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.