Write Up Inspector/Cost Estimating Technician

Cost Estimating Technician/ "Write-up Inspector"

Trinity Industries is hiring for a Cost Estimating Technician/ "Write-up Inspector" for our Fort Worth, TX facility. We provide a complete array of railcar maintenance services. Join our team today and be a part of Delivering Goods for the Good of All.

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 and compare physical findings.
• Note any findings not on shopping instructions and communicate with fleet manager or customer as required.
• Create BRC (Billing Repair Card) estimate based on shopping instructions and physical findings.
• 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 least two years of related work experience.
• 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, RAS, ALLTRANSTECH 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.