Write-Up Inspector

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

Delivering Goods For The Good Of All™ - TrinityRail

While _TrinityRail_ has built one of the broadest and deepest railcar platforms in the world, it’s what’s inside our cars that counts. We are proud to manufacture, maintain, and manage the railcars that deliver the indispensable goods that keep our lives, and our economy, rolling. “Delivering Goods For The Good Of All” is why we proudly come to work each day, and this is why our company exists. This is our purpose._TrinityRail_ provides- Railcar Manufacturing: https://www.trinityrail.com/products/- Railcar Leasing Solutions: https://www.trinityrail.com/leasing/- Railcar Maintenance & Parts: https://www.trinityrail.com/maintenance/- Fleet Management Services: https://www.trinityrail.com/fleet-management/For more information, visit us at trinityrail.com.Learn more about Trinsight®: https://www.trinityrail.com/trinsight/Trinsight is _TrinityRail_ 's cloud-based platform purpose-built to bring your fleet into focus, allowing you to transform and streamline your supply chain with real-time tracking, analysis and management features that modern logistics demandsVideo tranFor decades, _TrinityRail_ has been delivering the goods that keep North America moving. A humble promise to transport the everyday things that make everybody's lives better. It's our commitment to being stewards of the supply chain connecting companies with customers. People with products and Delivering Goods for the Good of All. While we've built one of the broadest and deepest railcar platforms in the world, to us it's what's on the inside that counts. And the purpose these products serve for you like grain the secret ingredient for making memories, or gravel that paves the way for a getaway, fuel to power the road trip of a lifetime, cars that transport us to exciting new places, and essential chemicals that purify our water food and promote a healthy way of life. Indispensable goods that truly move us and keep our lives, and our economy rolling. TrinityRail is proud to

Trinity Rail Maintenance Servicesis searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of entry-levelCost-Estimator/Write-Up Inspectorat ourSaginaw, TXfacility!

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 Write-Up Inspector will is responsible for conducting physical inspection of inbound railcars. As well as verify cleaning certificate/cleanliness of car and identifies and documents any AAR defects on railcars.

What you'll do:

• 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 your supervisor before speaking with the fleet manager or customer as required
• Create BRC (Billing Repair Card) estimate based on shopping instructions and physical findings
• After reviewing with their supervisor, you will submit estimates for review and approval from fleet manager or customer
• Key revisions and additional work content to the BRC and submit for approvals as needed

What you'll need:

• High School diploma or equivalent and at 2 years related work experience, preference for Rail industry
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Willing / ability to learn of American Railroad Association (AAR) and Trinity Rail codes standards and regulations applicable to the fabrication, repair and operation of railcars highly preferred
• Will use TAS, MARS, ALLTRANSTEK & INET systems to complete estimates and other documents
• General hand tools (impact, pipe wrench, various hand tools, camera, fall protection
• Ability to work outside in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions (60% of time) and in office setting (40%)
• Ability to walk outside along tracks and climb on and off cars during inspections
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems with a high attention to detail
• Ability & experience in handling sensitive/confidential information is a MUST
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Why Join Trinity?Trinity Industries offers a comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees are offered Trinity’s standard company benefits package, which includes paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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