Bridge Painter​/Industrial Coating Technician

Bridge Painter / Industrial Coating Technician

Location:

Projects Throughout Oklahoma Pay: $24.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule:

Full-Time | Overtime Available Based on Project Needs

Position Type:
Temp-to-Hire

Work Location:

In Person / Field-Based

We are currently hiring dependable, safety-focused individuals for Bridge Painter / Industrial Coating Technician opportunities working on bridge, commercial, and industrial coating projects throughout Oklahoma. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have experience in bridge painting, sandblasting, surface preparation, industrial coatings, airless spray systems, or commercial painting and are looking for steady, full-time work with long-term potential. Candidates with direct bridge painting experience can qualify for the highest pay range, but previous bridge painting experience is not required for candidates with strong blasting or industrial coating backgrounds.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on trade position. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors, traveling to project sites, working at significant heights, and following strict safety procedures.

• Bridge painting and recoating
• Steel surface preparation
• Abrasive blasting
• Industrial coatings
• Airless spray equipment
• Protective coating systems
• Working from scaffolding, lifts, platforms, or elevated structures
• Large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects

Candidates with previous blasting, industrial painting, protective coating, or commercial coating experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous bridge painting experience is not required if you have transferable industrial skills and are willing to learn the requirements of bridge and infrastructure coating work.

As a Bridge Painter / Industrial Coating Technician, you will work alongside experienced tradespeople performing surface preparation, blasting, painting, coating, maintenance, and restoration work on bridges and other commercial or industrial structures. The work changes based on the project, so successful candidates must be flexible, dependable, mechanically capable, and willing to perform a variety of physically demanding duties. Your work directly contributes to protecting major structures from corrosion, weather, deterioration, and long-term damage.

Responsibilities may include:

• Preparing steel, concrete, and other surfaces for protective coating applications
• Performing abrasive blasting and other surface preparation procedures
• Operating pressure washers and related cleaning equipment
• Removing rust, scale, debris, failing coatings, and surface contaminants
• Applying primers, paints, sealants, and protective industrial coatings
• Using rollers, brushes, and airless spray equipment
• Assisting with bridge painting and recoating projects
• Removing deteriorated caulking and sealant materials
• Installing or replacing caulking and sealants as required
• Mixing and preparing coating materials according to project specifications
• Protecting surrounding surfaces and work areas before coating applications
• Moving, lifting, carrying, and positioning tools and materials
• Setting up and breaking down equipment and work areas
• Maintaining hoses, spray equipment, tools, and job-site materials
• Helping maintain clean and organized work areas
• Assisting experienced painters, blasters, and crew leaders
• Inspecting completed work for proper coverage and quality
• Following project specifications and supervisor instructions
• Adapting to changing duties as project conditions require
• Following all company, project, and job-site safety requirements

This is not an indoor production painting position. Candidates should understand that bridge and industrial coating work can be physically demanding and performed in challenging outdoor environments. You must be comfortable working:

• Outdoors for extended periods
• On bridges and elevated structures
• Several stories above ground level
• From lifts, scaffolding, platforms, or similar…