Seasonal Painter Helper

Overview

Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under supervision, to perform unskilled duties related to the painting of traffic control markings and devices, including layout and painting of crosswalks, stop bars, turn arrows and setting up the necessary traffic controls; and performs other related work.
This position is a 120‑Day assignment. The employment period normally is May through August. This position will work 40 hours per week, weather permitting. Regularly scheduled Monday‑Friday with some weekend work required.
Deadline:
Applications are continuously reviewed and recruitment will remain open until filled.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Requires any combination equivalent to the completion of the eleventh grade.
• Possession of a valid driver's license or equivalent mobility is required.

• Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.
• Passing a pre‑employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.

• Carries reflecting beads, paint, supplies and tools for traffic control painting assignments;
• Assists with pavement striping machine and loading paint;
• Assists in the loading and unloading of trucks;
• Places and retrieves traffic cones;
• Performs general cleanup work.

for Benefit Summary

• Were you employed as a Painter Helper by the City of Des Moines during the 2025 summer employment season? – Yes / No
• Do you possess a valid Iowa Driver's License? If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving records is required. – Yes – I possess a valid Iowa driver's license / No – I possess an out of state driver's license and I understand submittal of certified driving record is required by April 10, 2026. / No – I do not have a valid driver's license
• What is the highest grade you completed in school?
• Please describe your work experience with painting, including where this experience was obtained and years of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".