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Passenger Car Painter - Council Bluffs, IA Union Pacific Railroad vision insurance, 401(k), retirement plan Sep 08, 2026

Reference Number:

4178

Department:

Executive

Closing Date:

Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.

Most communications will be done electronically. Please check email, including spam folders, daily.

Rate of Pay:

42.66 / hr. If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application. Description Passenger Car Painter perform the inspection, repair and maintenance of interior and exterior components on passenger cars. Accountabilities

Assist in the planning of future passenger car builds or other projects

Operate and maintain a handheld Zebra device

Perform scheduled and on-demand repairs

Clean and prepare surfaces for painting, wallpapering

Repair internal and external components of passenger car equipment. This may include painting, sanding, Bondo, staining, wallpapering

Conduct inspections of passenger car equipment for defects, evidence of wear, and damages

Safely and effectively operate non-power tools or hand tools; power tools; as well as other shop machines, tools, vehicles and equipment

Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and / or contractors and effectively handle conflict situations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Required

Basic keyboarding skills

Possess good verbal and written communication skills

Able to effectively and accurately understand, interpret, reference, evaluate, organize and record non-technical and technical information

Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)

Qualifications - Preferred

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Safely walk and maintain balance on uneven surfaces

Must have the capacity to engage in physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling

Work Conditions

Scheduled work hours are 5:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

What we offer:

A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture

Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)

Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership

Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs