Bridge Painter/Industrial Coating Technician

Forcepersonnelok

Edmond (OK)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 41,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Forcepersonnelok is seeking reliable Bridge Painter / Industrial Coating Technician candidates to join field-based projects across Oklahoma. The role focuses on surface preparation, coating application, and protection of bridges and industrial structures.

Candidates should be prepared for outdoor, physically demanding work with emphasis on safety and adherence to project specs. The position offers full-time hours with overtime potential on diverse infrastructure projects throughout the state.

Qualifications

Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Ability to successfully complete required background screening
Ability to successfully complete a drug screen
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
Comfortable working at significant heights
Comfortable performing physically demanding outdoor work
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Strong attention to safety
Dependable and punctual attendance
Willingness to travel throughout Oklahoma
Ability to work effectively as part of a crew
Willingness to work overtime, nights, or weekends

Responsibilities

Prepare steel, concrete, and other surfaces for protective coating applications
Perform abrasive blasting and other surface preparation procedures
Operate pressure washers and related cleaning equipment
Remove rust, scale, debris, failing coatings, and surface contaminants
Apply primers, paints, sealants, and protective industrial coatings
Use rollers, brushes, and airless spray equipment
Assist with bridge painting and recoating projects
Remove deteriorated caulking and sealant materials
Install or replace caulking and sealants as required
Mix and prepare coating materials according to project specifications
Protect surrounding surfaces and work areas before coating applications
Move, lift, carry, and position tools and materials
Set up and break down equipment and work areas
Maintain hoses, spray equipment, tools, and job-site materials
Help maintain clean and organized work areas
Assist experienced painters, blasters, and crew leaders
Inspect completed work for proper coverage and quality
Follow project specifications and supervisor instructions

Job description

Bridge Painter / Industrial Coating Technician Location: Projects Throughout Oklahoma Pay: $24.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Based on Project Needs

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire Work Location: In Person / Field-Based

Put Your Industrial Coating Experience to Work

We are currently hiring dependable, safety-focused individuals for Bridge Painter / Industrial Coating Technician opportunities working on bridge, commercial, and industrial coating projects throughout Oklahoma. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have experience in bridge painting, sandblasting, surface preparation, industrial coatings, airless spray systems, or commercial painting and are looking for steady, full-time work with long-term potential. Candidates with direct bridge painting experience can qualify for the highest pay range, but previous bridge painting experience is not required for candidates with strong blasting or industrial coating backgrounds. This is a physically demanding, hands-on trade position. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors, traveling to project sites, working at significant heights, and following strict safety procedures.

Pay Based on Experience

Heavy Bridge Painting Experience — $28.00–$30.00/hour

Bridge painting and recoating
Steel surface preparation
Abrasive blasting
Industrial coatings
Airless spray equipment
Protective coating systems
Working from scaffolding, lifts, platforms, or elevated structures
Large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects

Blasting / Industrial Coating Experience — $24.00–$27.00/hour

Candidates with previous blasting, industrial painting, protective coating, or commercial coating experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous bridge painting experience is not required if you have transferable industrial skills and are willing to learn the requirements of bridge and infrastructure coating work.

Position Overview

As a Bridge Painter / Industrial Coating Technician, you will work alongside experienced tradespeople performing surface preparation, blasting, painting, coating, maintenance, and restoration work on bridges and other commercial or industrial structures. The work changes based on the project, so successful candidates must be flexible, dependable, mechanically capable, and willing to perform a variety of physically demanding duties. Your work directly contributes to protecting major structures from corrosion, weather, deterioration, and long-term damage.

What You'll Be Doing

Responsibilities may include:

Preparing steel, concrete, and other surfaces for protective coating applications
Performing abrasive blasting and other surface preparation procedures
Operating pressure washers and related cleaning equipment
Removing rust, scale, debris, failing coatings, and surface contaminants
Applying primers, paints, sealants, and protective industrial coatings
Using rollers, brushes, and airless spray equipment
Assisting with bridge painting and recoating projects
Removing deteriorated caulking and sealant materials
Installing or replacing caulking and sealants as required
Mixing and preparing coating materials according to project specifications
Protecting surrounding surfaces and work areas before coating applications
Moving, lifting, carrying, and positioning tools and materials
Setting up and breaking down equipment and work areas
Maintaining hoses, spray equipment, tools, and job-site materials
Helping maintain clean and organized work areas
Assisting experienced painters, blasters, and crew leaders
Inspecting completed work for proper coverage and quality
Following project specifications and supervisor instructions
Adapting to changing duties as project conditions require
Following all company, project, and job-site safety requirements

Work Environment

This is not an indoor production painting position. Candidates should understand that bridge and industrial coating work can be physically demanding and performed in challenging outdoor environments. You must be comfortable working:

Outdoors for extended periods
On bridges and elevated structures
Several stories above ground level
From lifts, scaffolding, platforms, or similar equipment
In temperatures above 85°F
In temperatures below 40°F
Around industrial equipment and active construction environments
During occasional nights and weekends
Extended hours when projects require overtime

If heights, outdoor conditions, or physically demanding work are not something you are comfortable with, this position may not be the right fit.

Travel Requirements

Projects are located throughout Oklahoma, and employees must be flexible regarding project locations. Depending on the assignment, travel may include:

Daily travel to different project sites
Travel outside the Oklahoma City metro
Projects throughout Oklahoma
Occasional overnight travel
Early morning departures
Extended project schedules
Occasional night or weekend work

Candidates must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of performing industrial field work throughout the workday. This may include the ability to:

Lift at least 50 pounds without assistance
Carry tools, hoses, equipment, and materials
Bend and stoop repeatedly
Kneel and crouch
Reach overhead
Climb as required by the work environment
Push and pull equipment
Maintain balance while working from elevated areas
Stand and walk for extended periods
Safely use both hands and arms to operate tools and equipment
Perform repetitive physical movements throughout the shift

Candidates must also have adequate vision and hearing, naturally or with correction, to safely perform assigned work and recognize job-site hazards.

What We're Looking For

Strong candidates will be dependable, safety-conscious, comfortable working with their hands, and willing to take direction from experienced tradespeople.

Required Qualifications

Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Ability to successfully complete required background screening
Ability to successfully complete a drug screen
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
Comfortable working at significant heights
Comfortable performing physically demanding outdoor work
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Strong attention to safety
Dependable and punctual attendance
Willingness to travel throughout Oklahoma
Ability to work effectively as part of a crew
Willingness to work overtime, nights, or weekends when projects require it

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following areas may help you qualify:

Heavy bridge painting
Industrial painting
Commercial painting
Abrasive blasting
Sandblasting
Industrial coatings
Protective coatings
Epoxy coatings
Surface preparation
Airless spray equipment
Pressure washing
Steel preparation
Concrete coatings
Corrosion control
Construction
Infrastructure maintenance
Industrial maintenance

What Makes a Strong Candidate?

We're looking for individuals who understand that industrial coating work requires more than simply applying paint. A successful candidate will be someone who:

Takes safety seriously
Shows up on time and ready to work
Is comfortable working outdoors
Doesn't have a fear of heights
Can handle physically demanding work
Pays attention to details
Takes pride in producing quality work
Listens to supervisors and experienced crew members
Can work independently when needed
Works well as part of a team
Is willing to learn new techniques and equipment
Can adapt when job-site conditions or project needs change
Is interested in developing a long-term skilled trade career

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers experienced painters and industrial coating professionals the opportunity to take their skills into specialized infrastructure work.

Position highlights include: