Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
Written by: Justin Norcutt
The start of a new week, and I came in ready to work at 6:00 a.m., mentally focused and physically prepared. My first job was off Nogales Highway and Medina in Tucson, where I handled edgeline Thermoplastic work. The conditions were warm but manageable, and I stayed sharp—ensuring cones were set correctly and that the workspace was safe and organized. I double-checked all temperatures and line specs to make sure we were within standard.
From there, I went to 3145 E Camino Capestre to apply 400 feet of white and yellow Thermo. I stayed attentive to the line quality, ensuring proper reflectivity and no overspray. I’m always watching for little things like line width, machine drips, or temperature fluctuations that can throw a job off if you’re not on point. These are the details that matter most in this kind of work.
Later in the day, I focused on helping the crew get ready for the trip to Superior. Even though I wasn’t going overnight, I stayed on shift through the departure to help with the trailer prep. I pressure washed the trailer, staged preformed legends, and made sure all Thermo equipment was loaded and secured. I take pride in making sure the team is set up right—whether I’m going with them or not.
Before clocking out, I also made sure the rubber wheel stops were prepared for delivery to the Kinney Village job. Overall, today felt productive. It reminded me how much pride I take in quality control and being a dependable part of the bigger picture.
In the afternoon, I repaired one of the cone carts that had a loose axle bolt. I tightened everything up and greased the wheels. I also swept out the yard, cleared trash, and restacked cones and drums. I wrapped up the day reviewing some old layout jobs to get better at reading site plans more efficiently.
Though I wasn’t out painting lines today, I felt just as productive. Days like these are about discipline, consistency, and setting a high standard—even when no one’s watching. That’s how you build trust and respect in any operation.
