Write-Up Inspector

Trinity Industries is hiring a Write-Up Inspector for our Fort Worth, TX facility.

The Write-Up Inspector will be responsible for conducting physical inspection of inbound railcars. As well as verifying cleaning certificate/cleanliness of car, identify and document 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 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 with at least 2 years of related experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

• Willingness/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 railcars 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

• Expands skills in own work area within an analytical/scientific method or operational process