Department of Transportation
STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTER APPRENTICE
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.
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.
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