Write-Up Inspector, Mobile Repair - Gulf

Trinity Health • Harwood, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Trinity Rail is hiring a Write-Up Inspector, Mobile Repair, at our Gonzales, TX Mobile Repair site. Our products are an integral part of the supply chain that helps fuel our lives and our economy. Over the last 85 years, Trinity Industries has grown to over 6,000 employees strong with the common purpose of Delivering Goods, For the Good of All. The Write-Up Inspector, Mobile Repair position is a great opportunity for a resilient, team-minded individual who doesn’t stray away from a challenge. Join our team today and be a part of Delivering Goods for the Good of All!

Requirements

• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
• Completes a variety of atypical assignments.
• Work within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.
• Works with a limited degree of supervision
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 – 4 years of related experience
• Previous Rail Car Write-Up Inspector Experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Will use TAS, RAS, ALLTRANSTECH systems to complete estimates and other documents
• General hand tools (impact, pipe wrench, various hand tolls, camera, fall protection
• Ability to work outside in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions (60%25 if time) and in office setting (40%25)
• Ability to walk outside along tracks and climbing 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
• Expands skills in own work area within an analytical/scientific method or operational process
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Must have a valid drivers license and clear driving record

Nice To Haves

• 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

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 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED