BOB-Bridge Painter
About The Position
The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. Under supervision, prepares and paints iron and steel components on bridges and other elevated structures. Chips, cleans, and prepares iron and steel surfaces. Rigs line and tackle and mix colors and paints. Performs lead removal and containment. Removes graffiti on the arterial highway system. Drives trucks and other motor vehicles. Performs other related duties.
Requirements
- Must have filed for T. and be reachable on the Bridge Painter List, Exam 5042.
- Five years of full-time satisfactory experience performing structural steel painting, which is defined as painting bridges, towers, aerials, tanks, or other elevated steel structures using rigging and scaffolding.
- At least three (3) years of this experience must have been at the journeyman/journeywoman level (i.e., a fully trained, knowledgeable, experienced, proficient and competent elevated steel structures painter).
- Possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.
- Serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record may disqualify.
- Must obtain a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License with no restrictions within the probationary period.
- Must maintain a New York State Class B Commercial License with no restrictions for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and paints iron and steel components on bridges and other elevated structures.
- Chips, cleans, and prepares iron and steel surfaces.
- Rigs line and tackle and mix colors and paints.
- Performs lead removal and containment.
- Removes graffiti on the arterial highway system.
- Drives trucks and other motor vehicles.
- Performs other related duties.
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- College savings plan
- Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)
- Tax-deferred savings program
- Robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
