Industrial Bridge Painting Helper

Company: Unified SpecialtiesLocation: DFWPay:$25.00–$30.00 per hour + $100 per day per diemSchedule: Full-Time 50hrs per week | Field-Based Mon-Fri w/ Saturdays when required 

About Unified Specialties

Unified Specialties is a sister company of Ragle Inc. specializing in industrial bridge painting, blasting, structural steel coating, and related bridge rehabilitation work. Our teams are committed to performing high-quality work while maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and project requirements.

Position Summary

Unified Specialties is seeking Industrial Bridge Painting Helpers to support our bridge painting and abrasive blasting crews.

This is an entry-level, hands-on field position supporting jobsite mobilization, containment, abrasive recovery, equipment setup, material handling, cleanup, and general crew operations. No previous industrial painting or blasting experience is required.

This position provides hands-on training and an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to advance into an Industrial Bridge Painter / Blaster role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with mobilization and demobilization of blasting, painting, containment, and support equipment
• Load, unload, stage, and organize equipment and materials
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and teardown of bridge containment systems
• Assist with setting up compressors, blast pots, dust collectors, industrial vacuums, hoses, ventilation, and painting equipment
• Operate vacuums and recovery equipment to collect spent abrasive and debris
• Shovel, sweep, vacuum, and remove abrasive material from work areas
• Assist with handling, staging, and proper disposal of spent abrasive and jobsite materials
• Move and organize blasting, painting, vacuum, and air hoses throughout the work area
• Maintain containment and assist with preventing the release of abrasive, dust, debris, and overspray
• Support painters and blasters with tools, materials, equipment, and production needs
• Assist with equipment startup, shutdown, cleaning, and basic maintenance
• Inspect hoses, tools, containment components, and equipment for visible damage
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
• Work from scaffolding, bridge platforms, aerial lifts, and other elevated areas when properly trained and authorized
• Participate in training to develop industrial painting, blasting, surface preparation, and equipment operation skills
• Follow all Company and project-specific safety, environmental, fall protection, respiratory protection, PPE, and containment requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• No previous industrial painting or blasting experience required
• Construction, industrial, bridge, or other hands-on field experience preferred
• No industry certifications required
• Strong willingness to learn the industrial painting and abrasive blasting trade
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a crew
• Dependable attendance and ability to report to work on time
• Willing and able to perform physically demanding work
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability and willingness to work at heights
• Ability to work around abrasive blasting, industrial coating operations, heavy equipment, and active construction operations
• Safety-conscious with a willingness to follow all Company and project requirements

Training & Career Development

Helpers will receive hands-on exposure and training from experienced painters, blasters, foremen, and supervisors. Training may include:

• Abrasive blasting and surface preparation
• Blast-pot operation
• Industrial coating mixing and application
• Airless spray equipment
• Brush, roller, and stripe coating
• Surface cleanliness and coating thickness requirements
• Industrial coating systems
• Bridge containment and environmental controls
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Qualified and motivated employees will have the opportunity to progress from Industrial Bridge Painting Helper to Industrial Bridge Painter / Blaster as they develop the required skills, safety awareness, reliability, and proficiency.

Safety & Medical Requirements

• Must be able to wear required respirators, blasting hoods, protective clothing, fall-protection equipment, hearing protection, and other PPE
• Must be able to meet applicable respiratory protection requirements, including required medical clearance and fit testing
• Must be willing and able to participate in Blood Lead Level (BLL) testing and applicable medical surveillance based on job duties and potential occupational lead exposure
• Must comply with all Company, project-specific, OSHA, environmental, and safety requirements

Physical & Work Requirements

• Frequent lifting, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, pulling hoses, handling equipment, vacuuming, and shoveling
• Ability to work for extended periods while wearing required PPE and respiratory protection
• Ability to work at elevated heights on bridges, scaffolding, platforms, and aerial lifts
• Work is primarily outdoors and may involve heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, abrasive blasting media, coating fumes, traffic, heavy equipment, and limited work areas
• Days, nights, weekends, overtime, and travel may be required based on project needs

What We Offer

• $25.00–$30.00 per hour
• $100 per diem
• Overtime Opportunities
• Hands-On Training
• Career Growth into Industrial Bridge Painter / Blaster Opportunities
• Stable, Team-Oriented Work Environment

Additional Information

• No visa sponsorship is available now or in the future
• Unified Specialties participates in E-Verify
• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening
• Employment may be subject to applicable occupational health and medical surveillance requirements based on job duties and exposure
• Unified Specialties is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Unified Specialties does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies

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