Cost Estimating Technician

Trinity Industries; Cartersville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc. in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Cost Estimating Technician to support inspections and documentation for railcar repairs. You will review records, invoices, and AAR cards to ensure repairs meet TrinityRail standards.

The role requires strong writing skills, accurate record keeping, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced shop environment with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school education (or equivalent) required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Technical aptitude is required.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 (M365).
• Overtime may be required.
• Rail experience preferred.
• Effective writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-bound inspections of railcars to determine repairs.
• Participate in in-bound assessments of railcar condition for compliance.
• Collect records and documentation for repairs (invoices, AAR cards, testing docs).
• Review shop instructions for scope of work and maintenance guidelines.
• Be present and available for work; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Technical aptitude

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Multitasking

Overtime flexibility

Rail experience

Effective writing

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Job description

Job Description

Description

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc. is searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of Cost Estimating Technician in our Cartersville office. We provide a complete array of railcar maintenance services. We welcome your business leadership and people leadership and drive to excellence. Join our team today and be a part of Delivering Goods for the Good of All.

The Cost Estimating Technician is responsible for conducting in-bound and in-process inspections of railcars. This individual collects records and documentation pertaining to repairs in accordance with AAR regulations and TrinityRail standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct in-bound inspections of railcars to determine and monitor repairs
• Participate in in-bound assessments of railcar condition and their ability to meet compliance standards
• Collect records and documentation pertaining to repairs to include invoices, AAR billing repair cards, and testing documentation.
• Review shop instructions for general knowledge of scope of work and maintenance instruction
• Be present and available for work
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• High school education (or equivalent) required
• 2–4 years of relevant experience
• Organization skills and attention to detail
• Technical aptitude required
• Experience using Microsoft 365 (M365)
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Multitasking skills
• Rail experience preferred
• Effective writing skills