2026 Bridgewater Police Sergeant Sole AC w/In Title
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Posted: January 1, 2012 (5128 days ago)
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Bridge Painter
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
HRD
Location
Massachusetts, 02114
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full Time
More Maintenance & Trades jobs →Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves painting and maintaining bridges to protect them from weather and wear, including preparing surfaces, mixing paints, and setting up safe work areas at heights.
Workers also handle minor repairs like concrete work and traffic control.
It's a good fit for hands-on people with experience in painting or construction who are comfortable working outdoors and following safety rules.
Key Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in related work such as painting or bridge maintenance
- Ability to apply paints, varnishes, and waterproofing materials to bridge surfaces
- Skills in preparing paints by mixing, matching colors, and thinning to proper consistency
- Proficiency in surface preparation using hand or power tools like sandblasters, scrapers, and paint chippers
- Experience erecting and using rigging, scaffolding, ladders, and temporary structures while following safety practices
- Capability to perform basic bridge maintenance, including concrete mixing, carpentry, and tool maintenance
Full Job Description
Incumbents of positions in this series apply paints and other finishes to bridges; prepare paints for application; prepare surfaces for paint application; erect necessary rigging, scaffold, signs, etc.; and perform related work as required.The basic purpose of this work is to maintain the appearance and protect the surfaces of bridges and related structures by applying paints and other finishes.
Requirements
Applies paints, varnishes and waterproofing materials to bridge surfaces and structures on, or related to, bridges to protect and maintain appearance of bridges.
Prepares paint or other finishes for use by mixing and matching colors to the desired shade and thinning to appropriate consistency.
Prepares surfaces to be painted including wood, metal and concrete by using hand or power tools including sandblasters, scrapers, paint chippers, etc., and protects other surfaces from paint and debris by laying out drop cloths.
Erects and uses riggings, scaffolding, platform staging and ladders following accepted safety practices in order to gain access to areas needing painting or waterproofing.
Erects temporary structures such as signs or barriers to control vehicular or pedestrian traffic for safety purposes.
Performs some bridge maintenance work including mixing and pouring concrete and carpentry work using appropriate tools and methods.
Qualifications
2 years of experience in related work is required.Additional Information
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