Job Description

Civil Service Title- Bridge Painter

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

Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 639511. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 639511 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

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.

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.