# Tasks & work activities — transport equipment painter

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 47-2141.00 (Painters, Construction and Maintenance).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- **[Core]** Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
- **[Core]** Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- **[Core]** Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
- **[Core]** Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
- **[Core]** Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- **[Core]** Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
- **[Core]** Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- **[Core]** Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
- **[Core]** Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
- **[Core]** Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
- **[Core]** Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
- **[Core]** Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
- **[Core]** Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
- **[Core]** Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
- **[Supplemental]** Polish final coats to specified finishes.
- **[Supplemental]** Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.

## Detailed work activities

- Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
- Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
- Apply paint to surfaces.
- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
- Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
- Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
- Estimate construction project costs.
- Estimate materials requirements for projects.
- Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
- Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.
- Prepare surfaces for finishing.
- Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Select construction equipment.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.