STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTER APPRENTICE

Caltrans District 3; California; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation department as a Structural Steel Painter Apprentice. Under supervision, you will learn various painting functions, safety regulations, and equipment handling. This role involves working at heights and in various weather conditions, ensuring safety and quality in structural steel painting.

Qualifications

• Learn to perform various paint functions under supervision.
• Train in safety regulations and equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Mixes paint and operates scaffolding and staging.
• Cleans tools and assists in surface preparation.

Skills

Safety Regulations

Painting Techniques

Tools

Pneumatic Tools

High Pressure Washing

Job description

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Job Posting: SSPA Coronado Paint Crew

Department of Transportation

JC-477200

SSPA Coronado Paint Crew

STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTER APPRENTICE

$4,107.00 - $5,616.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/30/2025

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description And Duties

Under close supervision from a Structural Steel Painter Supervisor and guidance from a Lead Structural Steel Painter or journey level Structural Steel Painter, the incumbent is placed in an apprentice training program and learns to perform various paint functions. The incumbent receives supervision and training in safety regulations, job safety analysis, capacities and limitations of types of equipment and scaffolding used in painting and cleaning structural steel bridges, and related structures and facilities. The position involves working safely at heights of at least 200 feet above ground or water in adverse weather conditions. Position may require out-of- town travel, sometimes including overnight stays.

Under guidance from the Lead or journey level Structural Steel Painter, mixes paint and rigs, erects or moves manual, pneumatic, or electric power operated scaffolding and staging. Cleans brushes, tools, and other equipment. Operates and maintains mechanical equipment used to rig, clean and paint structural steel bridges which may include personnel hoists, crane trucks, air powered scaffolding and staging; paints simple overhead signs. Assists journey level Structural Painter in preparation of surfaces for painting which includes the use of wire brushes, pneumatic power tools, high pressure washing, steam cleaning, or abrasive blast cleaning. Assists in the application of under and finish coats with brush, roller, pneumatic or other spray equipment, and wears respirator equipment when needed. Operates vehicles necessary for transportation of personnel and equipment.

PARF# 11-5-1072 / JC-477200

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Structural Steel Painter Apprentice Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1995 Newton Ave., San Diego, San Diego County.

• Extreme weather conditions hot and cold
• Heights over 250 feet
• High wind conditions
• Work around moving equipment
• Working around fast moving traffic
• Work inside bridge structures
• Work suspended under bridge structures
• Work in confined spaces
• Work around paint and solvents
  
  

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTER APPRENTICE
  
  

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement
  
  

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-477200

Position #(s):

911-700-6519-XXX

Working Title:

SSPA Coronado Paint Crew

Classification:

STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTER APPRENTICE

$4,107.00 - $4,899.00 A

$4,288.00 - $5,130.00 B

$4,487.00 - $5,372.00 C

$4,699.00 - $5,616.00 D

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

San Diego County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• This position requires a valid Class C Driver's License.
  
  

As mandated by the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards for Industrial Painters, the incumbent must attend a minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction per year on the employee's own time and successfully passing a minimum 70% grade average.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/30/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account At Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact JC-477200

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Caltrans DHR Contact JC-477200

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Closed on weekends and State Holidays

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit The Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered For This Job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A or Class B commercial driver's license is desirable.
  
  

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:

Sandra Byrum

[phone]

[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Amanda Ciriza

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Caltrans EEO Office

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-477200), PARF# 11-5-1072 and title of the position (Structural Steel Painter Apprentice) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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