Diesel Technician

Nebraska Machinery Company (NMC); Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA Options

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

In-House Technical Training

Paid Military Leave

Safety Glasses and Boot Program

Job summary

Vancer in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Diesel Technician to design, troubleshoot, and build custom railroad equipment. You will work on mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fabrication tasks across diverse projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, quality craftsmanship, and collaboration with engineering and production teams to deliver innovative solutions for customers in the railroad sector.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems, mechanical troubleshooting, or railroad equipment.
• Reading hydraulic or electrical schematics is a plus.
• Hands-on fabrication and welding skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and build hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems for custom railroad equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and diesel-powered equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment using diagnostic software and hand tools.
• Test, inspect, and tune new and rebuilt equipment for optimal performance.
• Source components for repairs and new equipment development.
• Read hydraulic schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to deliver solutions.
• Mentor fellow technicians with troubleshooting and technical expertise.
• Create and maintain assembly procedures and schematics.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding and fabrication

Railroad equipment

Reading hydraulic diagrams

Tools

SIS (Service Information Systems)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Diesel Technician (13562)

Requisition ID13562-Posted07/14/2026-Lincoln East-Non-DOT-Vancer

At Vancer, we don't just repair equipment. We design and build innovative maintenance-of-way (MOW) equipment that helps Class I railroads safely maintain thousands of miles of track across North America.

If you're a mechanically minded technician who enjoys solving complex problems, building custom equipment, and seeing your work make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

If you have questions before applying, contact our Recruiting Team at [e-mail] or 402-891-7555.

What You'll Do

As a Diesel Technician, you'll help build, troubleshoot, and improve custom railroad equipment from the ground up. Every project is different, giving you the opportunity to use your mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fabrication skills to create one-of-a-kind solutions for our customers.

In this role, you will:

• Design and build hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems for custom railroad equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and diesel-powered equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment using diagnostic software, Service Information Systems (SIS), and hand and pneumatic tools.
• Test, inspect, and fine-tune new and rebuilt equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Research and source components needed for repairs and new equipment development.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and other departments to deliver innovative customer solutions.
• Mentor and support fellow technicians with troubleshooting and technical expertise.
• Create and maintain assembly procedures, parts documentation, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and service information.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in quality craftsmanship, and likes solving challenging mechanical problems.

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• Electrical systems
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Heavy equipment or railroad equipment
• Welding and fabricationReading hydraulic or electrical schematics

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Why You'll Love Working Here

At Vancer, you'll work on custom-built equipment, not repetitive production work. Every project brings new challenges, opportunities to learn, and the satisfaction of building equipment that serves customers across the railroad industry.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA Options
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In-House Technical Training
• Paid Military Leave
• Safety Glasses and Boot Program

About Vancer

Built in Nebraska, Vancer engineers, manufactures, and supports innovative maintenance-of-way equipment for the railroad industry. By partnering closely with Class I railroads, we develop dependable equipment that helps maintain critical rail infrastructure across North America.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. That's why we invest in training, innovation, and creating an environment where skilled technicians can grow their careers while building equipment they're proud of.

Vancer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.