Scottish Line Painting Ltd. is hiring a Thermoplastic Foreman to support and grow our thermoplastic operations.

This is a hands-on, field-based role - This role will be a night shift role. Please do not apply if you are unwilling to work nights .

The Role
You will be responsible for learning and executing all aspects of thermoplastic road marking, including:

Reading and interpreting drawings

Laying out and applying road markings

Supporting and leading a crew on-site

Operating and troubleshooting equipment

Maintaining safety and quality standards

This role is best suited to someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in doing the job right .

Training & First Season Expectations
The first 5 months will be a training and probation period .

During this time, you will be expected to build capability across:

Layout and measurement accuracy

Equipment operation and troubleshooting

Crew communication and coordination

Productivity and job site execution

We are looking for steady progression — not perfection on day one, but explicit growth over time.

What We Look For
Communication

Clear and respectful communication with crew, management, and clients

Ability to raise issues early and keep people informed

Team Mindset

Works well as part of a crew

Steps in where needed and supports others

Contributes to a positive, productive work environment

Quality of Work





Takes pride in doing the job properly

Pays attention to detail

Open to feedback and willing to improve

Technical Expectations
Road Marking Layout

Accurately translate drawings into field layouts

Measure from curbs or survey points

Chalk, check, and adjust before application

Keep errors and rework to a minimum

Equipment

Learn to operate and troubleshoot:

Graco airless sprayers

Trantex thermoplastic carts

Graco Grindlazer

Understand basic maintenance and field repairs

Crew Leadership

Help direct the crew to complete work on time and to standard

Keep jobs moving efficiently

Address issues quickly and keep the team aligned

Licensing

Class 5 License.

Willingness to Complete Class 3 License and Air Brake certification

Compensation & Details

$38.00/hour

Overtime and double time in accordance with union agreement

Paid bi-weekly

Winter Program

Minimum 80 hours per pay period made available

OT = 1.5x, DT = 2x toward hours

Schedule set by company directors

Vacation & Benefits

12% vacation pay

4 weeks winter vacation

2 weeks over Christmas

2 weeks scheduled with management

Union benefits (IUPAT DC 38)

Company-provided cell phone and plan

Union Agreement
Employment is subject to the applicable collective agreement and company policies.

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📌 Thermoplastic Foreman (British Columbia)
🏢 BLANKSLATE Partners
📍 British Columbia