at Road & Rail Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Road & Rail Services
Locomotive Painter Key Job Elements: - Prepare and paint locomotive and locomotive components. – Wash & clean locomotive and locomotives components. – Prep locomotive and components before painting. – Paint and clear coat locomotives and components. – Installation of decals. – Work with little or no supervision consistently, accurately, and safely. – Read precision instruments, micrometers, and gauges accurately, and safely. – Keep work area clean and organized consistently and safely. – Complete and document jobs in a timely manner per traveler requirements/ QWI’s/ Work instructions consistently, accurately, and safely. Experience using the following equipment: - Electric and Air operated hand tools. – 5-gallon Paint pots. – Bobcat, Forklifts and Man lifts. – Industrial pressure washer. – Full face respirator with filter or fresh air. – Other equipment and tools. Education Requirements: - High School Education or GED Qualifications, Experience, & Certifications: - Prefer Certification in Industrial paint or Auto Body collision experience preferred. – Ability to work around and operate Overhead Cranes and Mobile Equipment. – Ability to utilize Pressure washers, Pressurized paint delivery systems, and other equipment. – Must use a Full-face respirator with filter or fresh air. We Offer: - A Full Benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401 (K) – Paid Holidays and Vacations – An annual Steel Toe Boot allowance – All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided. – Veteran Friendly – A promote from within mentality. – Yearly safety bonuses – and much more! Skills, Licenses, Certification, and/or Special Training: - Must maintain a valid state driver’s license if required to operate company equipment. – Meet and maintain all requirements contained in the Conditions of Employment policy. Physical, Mental & Sensory Requirements: – Ability to constantly work in an outdoor environment, exposed to all weather elements, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions. – Ability to frequently climb, using various types of ladders, to heights in excess of 16 feet. – Ability to occasionally lift above shoulder height a weight of up to 50 pounds. – Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 35 lbs. – Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 60 lbs. – Ability to occasionally work in confined spaces. – Ability to frequently hold 30 lbs. while squatting and sustaining extreme vibration of impact wrench. – Ability to frequently bend at waist crouch for extended periods of time – Ability to frequently use bending, twisting, walking motions on uneven surfaces throughout the entire work shift. – Ability to occasionally apply opposing forces (one arm pushing while the other arm pulls) sustaining pressure while bent at the waist with hands below the knees. – Ability to sustain pressure in awkward positions-occasionally overhead for extended periods up to 2 minutes at a time for a total up to 2 hours per day. – Must be able to hear work or safety instructions verbally communicated in a normal speaking voice. – Must be able to work independently. – Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. Company Overview: Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail-related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account