Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Structural Steel Painter Supervisor, Lead Structural Steel Painter, and/or other Structural Steel Painter, the incumbent will operate equipment requiring a class C driver's license. Possession of a class B unrestricted Commercial Driver’s License with hazardous materials (H) and tank vehicle (N) endorsements is required within six months of hire. The incumbent will work with a paint crew in painting-related functions such as surface cleaning and materials preparation; work with other painters in the painting of structural steel bridges and/or other steel structures involving work at considerable heights; inspect and assist with rigging, erection, moving, and/or removal of scaffolds and staging; inspect contracted-out and in-house structural steel assignments; use various paint testing equipment for quality control (QC); assist with cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment; mix and prepare paints; train other employees; may be required to set up jobs; may take charge in the absence of the Lead Structural Steel Painter, may be required to prepare daily bridge reports; and may be required to operate heavy vehicles necessary for the transportation of personnel, liquids, equipment, and hazardous materials.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTER 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.
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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Working Conditions
Position located in Los Angeles County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -30 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and/or snow. Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to (as per Injury and Illness Prevention Program): Appropriate footwear, in good and sturdy condition; long pants; provided safety gear must be worn when required by the department.
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: Michael Aguirre
Contact Number: (279) 234-2369
Email: michael.aguirre@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Christine Tabizon
Contact Number: (213) 620-2973
Email: christine.tabizon@dot.ca.gov
