Railway Equipment Painter - Year-Round

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: our Railway Operations team, at the Grand Canyon Railway andHotel!**\Why the Grand Canyon Railway?\Are you a skilled industrial painter with an eye for detail and apassion for craftsmanship? Were looking for a dedicated LocomotivePainter III to help us restore, refinish, and protect the powerfulmachines that drive our railway. In this critical role, you\'ll applyyour expertise to high-performance locomotives, working with a team thatvalues quality, safety, and pride in every project. If you\'re ready toadvance your career, work with cutting-edge equipment, and leave yourmark on the railways, we invite you to apply today and be part ofsomething that moves the world forward.\**Job Summary:**\The Rail Car Craftsman III is responsible for maintaining the passengercar fleet by inspecting and performing necessary maintenance and repairsof the railway cars, safely and efficiently, ensuring train cars meetexpectations, and presentation standards, and are safe and suitable forservice.\**Responsibilities**\Fully understands and supports Xanterra\'s Mission Statement, culturalpillar, community commitment, and Core Values.\Cleans and prepares surfaces of railway equipment before painting bysanding, sandblasting, scraping, or washing to remove dirt, rust, andold paint.\Repair minor damage to surfaces, such as dents or scratches, to ensurethe paint adheres properly.\Uses primers, topcoats, and other coatings to protect railway equipmentfrom weathering, rust, and wear.\Apply paint to passenger cars, freight cars, and locomotives to maintaintheir appearance and protect them from corrosion.\Use specialized paints and coatings designed for outdoor conditions,such as those that are weather-resistant and durable.\Assists in Inspecting painted surfaces regularly for damage anddeterioration, ensuring timely touch-ups or full repaints as necessary.\Uses spray guns, brushes, rollers, and other tools for applying paint.\Assists car craftsmen as required.\Wears Respirator and additional protective equipment as required byjob.\Uses common industry practices and techniques for preparing, mixing,blending, preserving, and applying.\Operates scaffolding, ladders, or scissor lifts for high areas orpainting large structures.\Completes masking and vinyl stencil applications as required.\Keep track of paint supplies, including ordering new materials whennecessary.\Ensure that paints and other materials are stored properly, followingsafety guidelines.\Maintains cleanliness of all painting, spraying, and mixing equipment tocompany standards.\Maintain records of painting schedules, materials used, and any specificrepairs or repainting carried out.\Other Duties as assigned.