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Freight Railcar Carman / Car Foreman (AAR Repair)

micro1

LocationRemote
SeniorityExpert
Companymicro1
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Compensation

$42k-$125k

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What this posting tells you

Remote contractor role contributing freight railcar inspection, repair, AAR rules, FRA Part 215, and documentation expertise to an AI training project. The listing gives no geographic eligibility, schedule, compensation, education, or work authorization details.

Role lane

Medical billing, Product, Security, Software

Where you can work

Eligible countries are not stated.

Working hours

Timezone overlap is not stated.

Arrangement

Expert · Contractor

Required signals
AAR Field Manual and Office Manual rules and repair billingFRA Part 215 complianceFreight railcar inspection, diagnosis, and repairFreight car component knowledge, including wheels, brakes, and structural elementsRepair documentation and compliance reviewTechnical written and verbal communication
Preferred signals
Training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing in mechanical or technical railcar roles
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Market context

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Skills and signals
AAR Field Manual and Office Manual rules and repair billingFRA Part 215 complianceFreight railcar inspection, diagnosis, and repairFreight car component knowledge, including wheels, brakes, and structural elementsRepair documentation and compliance reviewTechnical written and verbal communicationTraining, mentoring, or knowledge sharing in mechanical or technical railcar rolesRemote
Job description

Freight Railcar Carman / Car Foreman (AAR Repair) at micro1

Role Title: Freight Railcar Carman / Car Foreman (AAR Repair)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Freight Railcar Carman / Car Foreman (AAR Repair) specialists to contribute domain expertise on a customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. As an expert contributor, you’ll review, analyze, and document technical railway scenarios involving freight car inspection, repair, and compliance, directly impacting the accuracy and reliability of AI-powered systems in the rail industry.

Scope of Work

Review real-world inspection findings and assess the accuracy and completeness of reported repairs on freight railcars.

Apply AAR Field Manual and Office Manual rules to validate repair decisions and documentation.

Evaluate compliance with FRA Part 215 repair standards and ensure thorough repair documentation.

Analyze freight car component issues, such as wheels, brakes, and structural elements, to determine appropriate repair actions and billing job codes.

Provide detailed written and verbal feedback explaining applicable AAR rules, billing codes, and the rationale behind repair decisions.

Participate in the assessment of mechanical department documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred qualifications

Extensive experience as a journeyman carman, car foreman, car inspector, or mechanical department draftsman in Class I or short-line railroad settings or contract repair shops.

Expert-level knowledge of AAR Field Manual and Office Manual, including practical application to real-world repairs and billing scenarios.

Thorough understanding of FRA Part 215 and current industry repair documentation practices.

Proven ability to inspect, diagnose, and specify repairs for all major freight car components.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in technical explanations and feedback.

Familiarity with inspection record-keeping, repair billing codes, and AAR compliance requirements.

Background in training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing within mechanical or technical railcar roles (nice to have).

Company context

Working remotely at micro1

micro1 builds human-expertise data and evaluation infrastructure for AI models and agents. It recruits core-team employees and domain experts for AI training projects.

Headquarters
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Founded
2022
Remote policy

Expert opportunities are remote and can be flexible. International applicants are considered, subject to country exclusions and each project's requirements. Core-team work arrangements vary by opening; check the individual posting.

Application process

Apply through the official posting. Expert applicants complete an AI interview and skills certification, followed by project selection and onboarding. Certification does not guarantee a project or immediate work.

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