Road White Line Painter (Paint Striping)
どうろはくせんびきこう（ペンキとせん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Road white line painters (paint striping) are specialists who use dedicated vehicles or hand tools to paint traffic markings such as white lines, arrows, and crosswalks on road surfaces, contributing to traffic safety and smooth flow.
Description
Road white line painters are specialized technicians who use road marking line striping vehicles (paint striping cars), sprayers, rollers, and brushes to paint white lines, arrows, crosswalks, no-parking lines, etc., on roads. At the site, they mix paints, manage drying times, often work at night or early morning, and also handle guiding passing vehicles and safety measures. In road maintenance, important tasks include regular repair painting to maintain marking accuracy, checking marking plans, and reading drawings.
Future Outlook
Demand for road infrastructure maintenance is stable, and from the perspective of improving safety and addressing deterioration, a certain level of demand is expected in the future. On the other hand, with the introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies, advanced machine operation and quality control will be required.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night Shift / On-site Work / Peak/Off-peak Response / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Line Striping Worker → Group Leader → Site Supervisor → Independent Contractor
Required Skills
Drawing Interpretation / Line Striping Work / Paint Mixing Technique / Road Surface Marking Painting Machine Operation / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Paint Knowledge / Road Construction Management / Traffic Guidance Security
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because need to flexibly respond to work at night or in bad weather |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in painting position or width directly affect traffic safety |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to endure long outdoor work and handling heavy equipment |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is done by multiple people dividing roles |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because standardized work procedures are central |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly basic dimension measurement, no need for advanced mathematical analysis |
Aliases
- Line Painter
- Road Surface Marker
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