Railcar Inspector – Precision Inspections & Estimates

Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenbrier Companies, Inc. is seeking an Inspector to perform thorough inspections of railcars and components, generate accurate repair estimates and reports to support maintenance and qualification programs.

The role emphasizes safe, high-quality workmanship and adherence to FRA/AAR guidelines. Candidates should be proficient with drawings, have strong communication skills, and be able to input estimates into our computer systems while following company procedures.

Qualifications

• Proficient in interpretation of drawings and specification, including weld and nondestructive testing symbols.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with customers and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to drive results through leadership and team performance
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including steel toed boots, goggles, ear plugs, gloves.

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough inspection of railcars and railcar components.
• Maintains current knowledge of government, industry (FRA & AAR), customer, and company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Inspects and ensures workmanship meets government, industry, customer, and company quality requirements.
• Inputs estimates for maintenance, qualifications, and alterations into computer estimate system.
• Participates in root-cause investigations, and corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Interpret drawings

Professional communication

Relationship building

Task prioritization

PPE compliance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

MS Visio

Intelex

Entrust

Syspro

Job description

Greenbrier Companies, Inc. is seeking an Inspector to perform thorough inspections of railcars and components, generate accurate repair estimates and reports to support maintenance and qualification programs.

The role emphasizes safe, high-quality workmanship and adherence to FRA/AAR guidelines. Candidates should be proficient with drawings, have strong communication skills, and be able to input estimates into our computer systems while following company procedures.