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BOB- Bridge Repairer and Riveter

Department of Transportation ยท Full-time

$440 / day

Posted until October 11, 2026 · posted September 11, 2026

Requirements

License or certificate

Exam

Civil service exam title

Where

55 Water St NY NY

Openings

3

Check yourself

What they actually ask for.

A license or certificate is part of the requirements

Qualification Requirements Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Bridge Repairer and Riveter, outside structural or ornamental ironworker, as a boilermaker, or in a related shipbuilding trade. License Requirements Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment.

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The work

What the job is.

Hands-on / trade
Read the full description from the posting
Civil Service Title- Bridge Repairer and Riveter The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. Bridge Repairer and Riveters repair and maintain the structural members of bridges including steel beams, columns, girders and handrails. Other responsibilities include using power tools, cut-outs and oxyacetylene burning equipment. The selected candidates will erect work platforms and tie all types of knots and splices to ring planks, beams and equipment. Prepares rough field sketches incidental to structural repairs. Read blueprints and structural steel details. Keeps job and other records. May operate motor vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. May be required to work night or weekend shifts. Performs other related duties. Preferred skills Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a valid NYS welding license. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this title. Work location Various Hours 8:00AM - 4:30PM/ Monday - Friday Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. 35-hour base work week. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.
Preferred skills
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a valid NYS welding license. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this title.

Before you apply

The fine print.

Where you have to live
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
How to apply, from the posting
All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 791448. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

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