Resident Technician - AZ (Flagstaff, Kingman)

Vancer was formed to create custom maintenance-of-way (MOW) equipment for rail clients. Our employees are the cornerstone of our business and key to ensuring we develop and deliver successful solutions that meet the needs of our railroad customers. Territory includs-  Arizona  (Flagstaff, Kingman).

Vancer is looking for a Resident Technician to perform field service and repairs on late model Caterpillar equipment retrofitted to railroad equipment.  You’ll work independently driving in a company provided service truck to the customer’s place of operations Monday thru Friday, but you’ll always have the support of the entire Vancer team.  The Resident Technician will primarily work on electrical and hydraulic systems with some minor engine work.  There will be a significant amount of training and job shadowing to get you ready for the challenge!  We’ll provide you with ongoing training and the latest technologies to be successful.  There will be a significant amount of travel including some international travel, so you’ll need a passport as well as a DOT medical card. 

If you have any questions prior to applying, please reach out to our Recruiting team at recruiting@vancer.com or 402-891-7555. 

 
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:  

• Complete diagnostics, troubleshooting, and appropriate repairs and rebuilds on Caterpillar equipment. 
• Reference and interpret service, parts, and diagnostic software to determine problems/malfunctions and to verify repair specifications and parts needed. 
• Escalate unresolved issues to Technical Communicators for further research and assistance. 
• Accomplish repair by following parts ordering process, completing service reports, and giving appropriate verbal or written communication in email or service reports. 

BENEFITS:  

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), Dental, Vision Insurances 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays 
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance 
• 401(k) with Match 
• Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept. 
• Paid Military Leave 
• Short and Long-Term Disability 
• Safety Glasses and Boot Program 

ABOUT VANCER:  

Built in Nebraska, Vancer was founded to engineer, build, and distribute quality, innovative and safe maintenance-of-way (MOW) equipment for the railroad industry.  By working closely with Class I railroads, Vancer has developed and supplied high quality, MOW solutions that help maintain thousands of miles of track each year.  At Vancer, we take great pride in keeping our finger on the pulse of the rail industry. We listen. We learn. And we are committed to finding successful solutions for our railroad customers for many years to come. 

Vancer is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. RAKA Rentals shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.  

* The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list. Vancer further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.