BOB-Supervisor Bridge Painter

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public pension

Commuter Benefits

Work From Home Policy

35-hour base work week

Job security

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, is seeking a Supervisor Bridge Painter to lead a crew responsible for painting bridges and managing rigging and scaffolding operations at the 390 Kent Ave location in Brooklyn. Under general supervision, you will assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure work complies with agency and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications include six years of full-time bridge painting experience, at least one year in a supervisory role, and a Class B

Qualifications

• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience painting bridges, towers, tanks, or other elevated structures where rigging and scaffolding are used.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Must possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a crew of bridge painters.
• Monitor and evaluate performance to ensure compliance with agency, city, state, federal and OSHA guidelines.
• Oversee rigging and scaffolding operations and ensure crew safety.
• Record and maintain daily crew logs and related administrative duties.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Bridge painting experience

Education

Experience in supervisory capacity

Tools

Rigging and Scaffolding

Job description

Civil Service Title- Supervisor Bridge Painter

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST.

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.

Serves as Supervisor Bridge Painter in the Bridge Painting unit. Under general supervision, supervises the work of painting bridge structures including graffiti removal. Must assign, monitor and supervise a crew of bridge painters. Monitors and evaluates the performance of each painter to ensure that all work undertaken is in accordance with agency, city, state, federal and OSHA guidelines. Responsible for recording and maintaining daily crew logs, operations, and other related administrative duties at the request of the Director or Deputy Director of the Bridge Painting unit. Will supervise and direct rigging and scaffolding operations. Responsible for the safety of assigned personnel. Performs other related duties.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience in painting bridges, towers, tanks, and other elevated structures where rigging and scaffolding are used.

Work Location 390 KENT AVE, BROOKLYN, 11211

Hours 7:00AM - 3:00PM/Monday - Friday

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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience in painting bridges, towers, tanks, and other elevated structures where rigging and scaffolding are used, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

License Requirement

At the time of appointment, eligible must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License valid in the State of New York, with no restrictions. This License with no restrictions must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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.