Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Written by: Justin Norcutt
Back in the field today, I reported to the I-10 warehouse in Tucson at 6 a.m. for a full day of layout and painting. With Anthony off, I knew it was important to step up and make sure everything ran smoothly. I started by prepping the layout—measuring stall widths, marking arrows, and snapping chalk lines to ensure all our markings were straight and compliant with standard spacing.
Once the layout was complete, I assisted in staging the paint and traffic control materials. I spent extra time double-checking nozzle pressure and paint consistency to make sure the striping was crisp and uniform. Attention to detail matters when you’re painting lots that big, especially near warehouse loading zones where visibility is critical for drivers.
I stayed active all day—moving drums, resetting cones, keeping the work zone safe and clean, and making sure the paint machine stayed running without clogs or skips. When something did go wrong with the paint flow, I immediately troubleshooted and cleared the blockage. These quick actions save time and show I know the equipment inside and out.
By mid-afternoon, we had completed most of the stall striping and a few directional arrows. I helped with cleanup and reloading the trailer, then took some time to review the next day’s layout plans. I want to start being more involved in the prep side of these jobs—it gives me a better understanding of the full process and helps me grow into more responsibility.
Today was a solid reminder of the impact of working smart, not just hard. I’m continuing to improve my efficiency and precision on every site.
