Railcar Write-Up Inspector & Cost Estimator (Entry Level)

Trinity Structural Towers; Saginaw (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Rail Maintenance Services in Saginaw, TX is seeking an entry-level Cost-Estimator/Write-Up Inspector. The role performs physical inspections of inbound railcars, documents running numbers, and verifies cleanliness and AAR defects.

You will create Billing Repair Card estimates based on findings and instructions, under supervision, with growth opportunities in a rail environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic Microsoft Office skills, and a willingness to learn AAR and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years related rail industry experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Willing to learn AAR and Trinity Rail codes and regs for railcars
• Familiar with TAS, MARS, ALLTRANSTEK & INET systems for estimates
• Proficient with general hand tools and safe handling
• Ability to work outside in various weather and in office
• Ability to walk along tracks and climb on/off cars during inspections
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving
• Able to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Physical inspection of inbound railcars
• Identify and document all running numbers
• Verify cleaning certificate/cleanliness of railcar
• Identify and document any AAR defects on railcar
• Review shopping instructions / Scope of work and compare physical findings
• Note any findings not on shopping instructions and communicate with supervisor
• Create BRC (Billing Repair Card) estimate based on shopping instructions and physical findings
• Submit estimates for review and approval from fleet manager or customer after review
• Key revisions and additional work content to the BRC and submit for approvals as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent problem solving

Confidential information handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

TAS

MARS

ALLTRANSTEK

INET systems

General hand tools

Job description

Trinity Rail Maintenance Services in Saginaw, TX is seeking an entry-level Cost-Estimator/Write-Up Inspector. The role performs physical inspections of inbound railcars, documents running numbers, and verifies cleanliness and AAR defects.

You will create Billing Repair Card estimates based on findings and instructions, under supervision, with growth opportunities in a rail environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic Microsoft Office skills, and a willingness to learn AAR and