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Painter (Various) at CTA

Compensation

$56/hr

Location
Skokie, Illinois
Level
mid
Posted

Description

The Rail Vehicle Painter prepares interior and exterior surfaces of rail vehicles, equipment, office furniture, and transportation signs for painting; mixes and blends paints; spray-paints equipment; applies paint stripes; performs sign work, lettering, and silk-screening; and fabricates decals. The role requires at least five years of verifiable experience as a painter, physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds and working on rail cars and scaffolding, and knowledge of paint types, surface preparation, and color matching. The listed salary is $56.30, with the rate subject to the applicant's service date and union jurisdiction.

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