BRIDGE PAINTER - Golden Gate Transit

POSITION:
BRIDGE PAINTER (PS100939)
This position is represented by Public Employees Union (PEU), Local #1
Position is located at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA
SALARY RANGE:
$47.34 per hour + Benefits (40 Hour Workweek)
Employee pays up to 8% of salary/wage toward CalPERS retirement plan
DATE POSTED:
May 22, 2015
CLOSING DATE:
June 5, 2015
OPENINGS:
3 and to create an Eligibility List
OPEN TO:
All Qualified Applicants
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under supervision of Chief Bridge Painter, perform painting and associated work on the Bridge and other District facilities
as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
 Completion of a Painter Apprenticeship program desirable
 Journey-level status with five years experience in structural steel painting, including rigging of scaffolds,
abrasive blasting and painting with spray equipment
 Bridge painting experience preferred
REQUIRED LICENSE (S):
 Operates District vehicles on a regular basis
 Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record
 No moving violations and/or "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years
 No DUI’s or Reckless Driving codes within the last 7 years on the current DMV print-out
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Painting with airless and conventional spray equipment, brushes and rollers
 Abrasive blasting
 Spraying zinc coatings and various topcoats
 Rigging paint scaffolds
 Care and maintenance of paint equipment
 Maintaining a consistently high level of safety in work conditions
 Responsible for cleaning and housekeeping in assigned work area
 Complete paperwork as required
 Know and follow the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to the job
 Regular and reliable attendance required
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 Work methods including rigging, paint application, paint equipment and tools, abrasive blasting and safe work
practices
BRIDGE PAINTER (PS100939)
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Carry out work assignments with a minimum of supervision
Ability to work effectively and professionally with District employees and all others encountered in the course
of work
Adhere to safe work practices
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Able to stand for long periods
 Position requires frequent bending and reaching
 Ability to work comfortably while wearing cartridge-type respirator
 Lift 50 pounds
 Climb ladders
 Work outside in cold and other inclement weather
 Work comfortably at considerable heights and on suspended scaffolds
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS STATED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION
TO APPLY: www.goldengate.org/jobs
For directions and general information, visit our website www.goldengate.org
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. NO PHONE CALLS.
Applicants must apply online by the deadline date. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
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GGBHTD Employment Application
Original DMV H6 print-out (NO copies), dated within 30 days
Evidence of completion of a Painter Apprenticeship (if applicable)
THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION will include:
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Skills Assessment Examination
Oral Panel Interview
Department interview for final candidates
Medical Examination (post offer of employment)
Drug Testing (post offer of employment)
Background, Employment and Security Investigation
*** The District will invite only those candidates whose qualifications MOST CLOSELY MATCH the position requirements
to continue in the selection process.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
BRIDGE PAINTER (PS100939)
It is the policy of the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District to take all personnel actions on the
basis of merit and other job-related factors, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including
pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), disability: physical or mental, age (40 and older), genetic
information, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, medical condition, political affiliation or military
status.
Applicants with Disabilities: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts to accommodate
applicants with disabilities to complete the Employment Application and in any job-related examination process.
If you have special needs, please call (415) 257-4521 (Human Resources). The District's telecommunications
device (TDD) for Persons with Hearing Disabilities is (415) 257-4554.
Revised 03/17/2014 SS
06/03/2015 LG
Human Resources Administration
GGBHTD
1011 Andersen Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901-5318