Job Description:

• 1) Cleans surfaces of railroad cars preparatory to painting: Strips car of articles, such as sign frames, signal cords, curtains, seat cushions, and window frames, using handtools.

• 2) Sweeps or blows dirt from car, using broom or airhose.

• 3) Scrubs surfaces of car, using brush, sponge, and cleaning solution.

• 4) Rubs varnished surfaces of car, after painting, with powdered pumice stone and cloth to attain smooth even finish.

• 5) Scrapes excess paint from window glass, using sharp edged instrument.

• 6) May sand surface areas to remove paint, using emery cloth, and sandpaper.

• 7) May mask areas not to be painted, using tape and masking liquid.