Inspection Specialist

Sasser Family Holdings, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid disability and life insurance

401K plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal time

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

A leading transportation asset management firm in Chicago is seeking a professional for railcar estimating, auditing, and compliance documentation. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience and strong skills in math and communication. Responsibilities include performing audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and effective teamwork across operations. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a chance to grow within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret general business and technical documents.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to analyze and approach problems with concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Perform railcar estimating, auditing, billing, data entry, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate work area status to ensure consistent output.
• Prepare and review BRCs to ensure CFRS and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate work area status to site personnel and customers.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

AAR field manual

Job description

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by **Fortune Magazine** and **Great Place to Work**, Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career. We are a transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, and containerized shipping solutions, including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services.* Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures.* Learn the basic flow and logistics of the railroad industry and repair business.* Follow written and verbal directions and have basic math, reading, and writing skills while effectively working in a team environment, including but not limited to BRC work order understanding, associated regulatory/CFRS/customer forms, and execution without instructional intervention.* Perform railcar estimating, auditing, billing, data entry, and inventory control.* Proficiently use AAR field manual and associated regulatory materials.* Properly use AAR Rule 1 and various inspection gauges.* Prepare and review BRC's to ensure compliance with customer, CFRS and regulatory requirements.* Complete required documentation per customer, CFRS and regulatory requirements.* Identify associated parts to prepare accurate material pick list via the creation of BRS.* Utilize mobile and/or desktop hardware for operational effectiveness.* Interact with customers and outside inspectors.* Possesses the knowledge of railcar anatomy, being capable of identifying car/component defects and the proper repair required outside of the AAR Interchange Rules.* Periodically review estimate accuracy with shop floor supervisors to accomplish and maintain proper shop productivity.* Fulfill CFRS WIS requirements (Weld Inspection capabilities).* Perform in-depth review of work order estimates and BRC's prior to customer authorization.* During repair procedures, solicit approval for additional repair defects not originally included in the estimate.* Communicate work area status/activities to site personnel to ensure consistent departmental output.* Successfully complete this position's "Education/Formal Training" requirements.* Wear PPE in appropriate areas.* Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience* Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: + AAR Interchange Rules + AAR Billing Repair Card for Interchange Rules + FRA Freight Car Safety Standards + Lettering and Marking + Freight Car Inspection Overview + Basics of Railroad Wheels + Car Air Brakes (chalk talk two) + FRA Railroad Safety Appliance Standards (Condensed Course)* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.* Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.* Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts with employer contributions toward HSA* Includes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans* Includes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding* Provides paid vacation time (tiered based on tenure), as well as personal time, sick days and summer half days for certain roles* Provides 10 paid holidays annually* Provides paid parental leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account* Provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program* Provides training and tuition reimbursement* Provides community service opportunities, charity match opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations!