Sasser, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Inspection Specialist 1
Meridian, MS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expSasser, Inc. is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago and is a leader in transportation asset services and management. The Inspection Specialist 1 is responsible for creating railcar repair estimates through visual inspections and data entry, while effectively communicating with various internal and external personnel to ensure cost-effective repairs.
Asset ManagementRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures
Learn the basic flow and logistics of the railroad industry and repair business
Follow written and verbal directions and have basic math, reading, and writing skills while effectively working in a team environment, including but not limited to BRC work order understanding, associated regulatory/CFRS/customer forms, and execution without instructional intervention
Perform railcar estimating, auditing, billing, data entry, and inventory control
Proficiently use AAR field manual and associated regulatory materials
Properly use AAR Rule 1 and various inspection gauges
Prepare and review BRC's to ensure compliance with customer, CFRS and regulatory requirements
Complete required documentation per customer, CFRS and regulatory requirements
Identify associated parts to prepare accurate material pick list via the creation of BRS
Utilize mobile and/or desktop hardware for operational effectiveness
Interact with customers and outside inspectors
Possesses the knowledge of railcar anatomy, being capable of identifying car/component defects and the proper repair required outside of the AAR Interchange Rules
Periodically review estimate accuracy with shop floor supervisors to accomplish and maintain proper shop productivity
Fulfill CFRS WIS requirements (Weld Inspection capabilities)
Perform in-depth review of work order estimates and BRC's prior to customer authorization
During repair procedures, solicit approval for additional repair defects not originally included in the estimate
Communicate work area status/activities to site personnel to ensure consistent departmental output
Successfully complete this position's "Education/Formal Training" requirements
Wear PPE in appropriate areas
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: AAR Interchange Rules, AAR Billing Repair Card for Interchange Rules, FRA Freight Car Safety Standards, Lettering and Marking, Freight Car Inspection Overview, Basics of Railroad Wheels, Car Air Brakes (chalk talk two), FRA Railroad Safety Appliance Standards (Condensed Course)
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Benefits
Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts with employer contributions toward HSA
Includes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans
Includes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding
Provides paid vacation time (tiered based on tenure), as well as personal time, sick days and summer half days for certain roles
Provides 10 paid holidays annually
Provides paid parental leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account
Provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program
Provides training and tuition reimbursement
Provides community service opportunities, charity match opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations!
Company
Sasser, Inc.
Sasser, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bryan Zair
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary; Head of M&A
Recent News
Chicago Business Journal
2024-01-24
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