Passenger Car Painter - Council Bluffs, IA

Date:  Sep 8, 2026
Location: 

CO BLUFFS, IA, US, 50000

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

Culture

Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.