BOB- Bridge Painter

To be considered for this position, candidates must have filed for and be reachable on the Bridge Painter Exam #5042.

About the Role

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint iron and steel components on bridges and other elevated structures.
• Chip, clean, and prepare iron and steel surfaces.
• Rig line and tackle and mix colors and paints.
• Perform lead removal and containment.
• Remove graffiti on the arterial highway system.
• Drive trucks and other motor vehicles.
• Perform other related duties.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience performing structural steel painting, defined as painting bridges, towers, aerials, tanks, or other elevated steel structures using rigging and scaffolding.
• At least three years of this experience must have been at the journeyman/journeywoman level (i.e., fully trained, knowledgeable, experienced, proficient, and competent elevated steel structures painter).
• At the time of appointment, must 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 and maintain it for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

Work Location & Schedule

390 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, 11211

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Pay

$459.13 per day

Additional Information

• This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter if you would like to be considered through the 55-a Program.
• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website for more information.
• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.