BOB- Bridge Repairer and Riveter

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Repairer and Riveter to maintain and repair bridges and related structures. You will read blueprints, handle rivets and girders, and operate tools to ensure safety and durability of major city crossings.

Candidates should have five years of related experience and a valid NYS Class B CDL. A NYS welding license is preferred and may enhance candidacy.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience as Bridge Repairer and Riveter or related trades.
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in New York.
• Preferred: NYS welding license maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain structural members of bridges, including steel beams and girders.
• Read blueprints and structural details; use power tools and cutting equipment.
• Read field sketches; document job records; may operate a vehicle.
• Occasional night or weekend shifts may be required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

NYS welding license

Job description

Civil Service Title - Bridge Repairer and Riveter

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.

Bridge Repairer and Riveters repair and maintain the structural members of bridges including steel beams, columns, girders and handrails. Other responsibilities include using power tools, cut-outs and oxyacetylene burning equipment. The selected candidates will erect work platforms and tie all types of knots and splices to ring planks, beams and equipment. Prepares rough field sketches incidental to structural repairs. Read blueprints and structural steel details. Keeps job and other records. May operate motor vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. May be required to work night or weekend shifts. Performs other related duties.

Preferred skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Preference will be given to candidate who possess a valid NYS welding license. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this title.

Work location

Various

Hours

8:00AM - 4:30PM/ Monday - Friday

Other reasons you should work for us:

• 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 and 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 REPAIRER AND RIVETER - 92310

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Bridge Repairer and Riveter, outside structural or ornamental ironworker, as a boilermaker, or in a related shipbuilding trade.

License Requirements

Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment.

Preferred Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a valid NYS welding license. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this title.

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.