Railcar Cost Estimator & Compliance Inspector

Trinity Structural Towers; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TrinityRail is seeking a Cost Estimating Technician for our Cartersville office. You will perform in-bound inspections, gather repair records, and assess railcar conditions to ensure compliance with AAR standards.

This hands-on role supports maintenance, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and collaboration across teams. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (invoices, AAR billing repair cards, testing documentation).
• Review shop instructions for general knowledge of scope of work and maintenance instructions.
• Be present and available for work.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Railcar experience

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Technical aptitude

Microsoft 365

Overtime flexibility

Multitasking

Rail experience

Writing skills

Education

High school education

Job description

TrinityRail is seeking a Cost Estimating Technician for our Cartersville office. You will perform in-bound inspections, gather repair records, and assess railcar conditions to ensure compliance with AAR standards.

This hands-on role supports maintenance, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and collaboration across teams. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft 365.