BOB-Bridge Painter

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector pension plan

Commuter benefits (pre-tax)

Work From Home flexibility (up to 2 d)

Job summary

City of New York’s Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, seeks a Bridge Painter to prepare and paint iron and steel components on bridges and elevated structures. The role requires five years of full-time steel painting experience and a valid New York driver license (Class B) with no restrictions, plus willingness to obtain required credentials during probation.

Work hours are 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience painting structural steel on bridges or elevated structures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint 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.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Job description

Civil Service Title- Bridge Painter

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST HAVE FILED FOR T.AND BE REACHABLE ON THE BRIDGE PAINTER LIST, EXAM 5042.*

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.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

Work Location

• 390 KENT AVE, BROOKLYN, 11211

Hours

• 7:00AM - 3:00PM M-F

Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits

• City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• College savings plan
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program
• access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• 35-hour base work week.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.

BRIDGE PAINTER - 91805

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience Requirements: By the last day of the Application Period you must have: 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).
• Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. Serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record may disqualify. You will be appointed subject to the receipt of a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License with no restrictions, within the probationary period. This New York State Class B Commercial License with no restrictions must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, 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. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $459.13 – $459.13