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TrinityRail Maintenance Services is searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of entry-level Cost-Estimator/Write-Up Inspector at our Saginaw, TX facility!
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%25 of time) and in office setting (40%25)
- 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
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