Why this matches you
What is a Painter and Decorator (Structural Steel-Bridges)?
A Painter and Decorator working on structural steel bridges cleans, sands, blasts, and coats steel beams, railings, and other bridge parts with protective paint systems. They set up equipment, prepare surfaces, and apply finishes that resist rust, weather, and wear, often high above the ground. Their work helps keep bridges strong, safe, and lasting longer.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
The earning potential for Painters, Construction and Maintenance typically ranges from
$41,044
to $70,860 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $57,664.
About this job
What you might do day to day
- Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Apply paint to surfaces.
- Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Helpful traits for this job
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Perseverance
- Achievement Orientation
How to apply
Obtain applications in person at Finishing Trades Institute of New York in Long Island City during the recruitment period. Limited to 800 applications, issued first come, first served, until the limit is reached.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as GED or TASC). Proof of high school diploma or equivalent will be required at the time of enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must be able to pass a physical examination, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must be physically able to perform the work of a painter and decorator (Structural Steel-Bridges) as determined by site evaluations and personal statement (more information will be provided during a mandatory orientation).
- Must take a drug test prior to enrollment and random throughout the apprenticeship, at the expense of the sponsor.
- Must be able to read, hear, understand instructions and warnings in English.
- Must sign an affidavit stating that they are physically able to perform the work of a Painter and Decorator (Structural Steel-Bridges), including lifting and carrying material and equipment up to 70 pounds and working from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and suspended scaffolds.
More information
Contact Finishing Trades Institute of New York at (718) 937-7440 for further information.
- Organization
- Finishing Trades Institute of New York
- Phone
- (718) 937-7440