Painter/Sandblaster at Lock and Dam 5

Job Description

Painter/Sandblaster

Physical Location: Lock & Dam 5, 12554 Highway 61, Minnesota City, MN 55959-9756

Department: Construction

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Experience: 1 Year Industrial Painting Experience
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to pass Workwell test and meet minimum lifting requirements
• Must possess a current driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Be familiar with or have the ability to follow US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 and OSHA Safety Regulations

Job Description: Painter/Sandblaster opportunity located at a US Army Corps of Engineers managed dam facility

Job Duties / Responsibilities: completion of the following work items as consistent with industry practices:

• Abrasive blasting operations
  
  • Paint preparation work
  
  
  
• Application of USACE Vinyl and Industrial Coatings via Spray Application, Brush Application, & Roller Application
  • Abrasive / debris recovery operations
  • Mobilizing, setting up for abrasive blasting, painting and recovery operations
  • Prepping the gates for painting operations, including, but not limited to, protection or removal of components not to be painted
  • Installation, maintenance and removal of containment structure
  • Installation, maintenance and removal of ambient condition control components and equipment
  • Installation of scaffolding to be used for painting operations / containment / ambient condition control
  • Personnel performing duties to support surface preparation, painting and debris removal operations
  • The operation and maintenance of all equipment used for surface preparation, painting, debris removal and support operations.
    As a leading full service, Public Works & Specialized Projects General Contractor we recognize that it takes a group of highly talented and motivated individuals, working together to achieve outstanding results through technical quality and tremendous service.
  
  
  

Summary of Position: Painter/Sandblaster for a Dam gate refurbishment project performed seasonally between April 1st to November 30th in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in team environment
• Has proficiency or will develop proficiency in Construction Safety including but not limited to OSHA 1926 & 1910 and EM 385 1-1.
• Has the ability to adapt to changes quickly
• Strong communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Experience spraying conventional and airless
• Abrasive Blasting Experience
• Experience using fall protection
• AMPP/SSPC Certifications are a plus, i.e., C7, C12, C14, CAS
• Ability to obtain badging for access to military installations a plus, although not required
• Flexibility in working hours, and ability and willingness to work extended hours
• Able to work at heights

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate and Fringe Based on Prevailing/Davis-Bacon Wage Rates ($25.00 base + $12.45 fringe)
• Health Benefits
• Prevailing Wage Pension Plan
• Full Time
• 40 to 60 Hours per Week

Applications and resumes must meet the minimum experience requirements and must include at least three employer references.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Veterans and service members are encouraged to apply.