Senior Railcar Painter/Blaster – Traveling Team Lead

Trinity Structural Towers; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TrinityRail Maintenance Services in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Senior Painter/Blaster, Mobile Repair Traveling Team, to support railcar coatings projects across multiple sites. The role demands hands-on coating, surface prep, and mobile repair tasks with travel up to 80%.

Ideal candidates have railcar painting, lining, or blasting experience, and can work in industrial environments, indoors and outdoors. Valid driver’s license required, and safety PPE is provided.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience
• Ability to travel up to 80% and work extended schedules when necessary
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, and lift materials as required
• Ability to wear PPE including respirators and fall protection

Responsibilities

• Prepare railcar surfaces for painting, coating, and lining applications.
• Apply primers and coatings according to specifications.
• Operate spray equipment to apply finishes on railcars and surfaces.
• Mix and apply coating systems per prescribed formulas.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine cleaning of painting lines and guns.
• Ensure safety rules and PPE usage are followed.

Skills

Railcar painting experience

Travel readiness up to 80%

Ability to follow instructions

PPE safety awareness

Tools

Spray equipment

Blasting equipment

Job description

TrinityRail Maintenance Services in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Senior Painter/Blaster, Mobile Repair Traveling Team, to support railcar coatings projects across multiple sites. The role demands hands-on coating, surface prep, and mobile repair tasks with travel up to 80%.

Ideal candidates have railcar painting, lining, or blasting experience, and can work in industrial environments, indoors and outdoors. Valid driver’s license required, and safety PPE is provided.