Write Up Inspector
OTHER•Kansas City
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Kansas City Repair Services - Kansas City, MO 64125Summary Description
This position is responsible for the inspection, researching, evaluation, and estimation of repairs in addition to the proper coding of and preparation of billing repair card estimates & documentation required to maintain company, lessee, and customer fleets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Research & inspects incoming cars for defects and/or repairs required in accordance with governing regulations, repair standards, project letters, and customer specifications.
Prepares and completes all paperwork required in conjunction with the write-up of needed repairs ensuring labor and material estimates and proper coding of same.
Identifies repairs and assigns responsibility in accordance with Cathcart’s policies and pricing matrices to ensure estimate correctness, consistency, and profitability.
Interfaces daily with railroads, lessees, outside inspectors, and various marketing groups regarding inspection findings to expedite the repair process.
Participates in and actively supports quality projects and activities and Environmental Safety and Health initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals.
QualificationsQualifications
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of railroad repair experience preferred.
Detailed knowledge of inspection procedures, railcar construction, and FRA and AAR rules and regulations.
Experience with NDT processes.
Additional training in inspection processes will be required.
Familiarity with AS400, Microsoft Office, and various customer systems.
What you'll do
- The Write Up Inspector is responsible for inspecting and evaluating repairs on incoming cars, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. They prepare necessary documentation and estimates for repairs while interfacing with various stakeholders to expedite the repair process.
About Guardian Rail, LLC
Cathcart Rail is a leading freight rail services and transportation company. The company currently operates the largest railcar services network, encompassing 18 repair facilities and over 75 field services locations, as well as a rail services division that operates three shortline railroads and a dozen contract switching and transloading sites, among other services such as railcar storage, track maintenance, and railcar parts. Cathcart Rail was founded in February 2016 by the father and son team of Thomas Cathcart and Casey Cathcart, and currently employs nearly 1,000 people across 110+ locations in 33 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Write Up Inspector do at Guardian Rail, LLC?
As a Write Up Inspector at Guardian Rail, LLC, you will: the Write Up Inspector is responsible for inspecting and evaluating repairs on incoming cars, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. They prepare necessary documentation and estimates for repairs while interfacing with various stakeholders to expedite the repair process..
Is the Write Up Inspector position at Guardian Rail, LLC remote?
The Write Up Inspector position at Guardian Rail, LLC is based in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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