Shop Technician

Rionequipment; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation and Holidays

Life Insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement and Training

Job summary

Vancer seeks a Fleet and Equipment Service Technician to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair trucks and rail fleet equipment. This includes DOT, FRA, and crane inspections, diagnosing engines, HVAC, electrical, hydraulics, and drivetrains. Heavy equipment service may be required.

Work is performed in the shop, with potential overtime and on-site customer locations. Techs reference manuals and diagnostic software, identify warranty coverage, process claims, and submit daily service reports.

Qualifications

• Performs performance and diagnostic tests to evaluate truck/equipment condition.
• Performs DOT, FRA and crane inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Diagnoses and repairs engines, HVAC, electrical, hydraulics, transmissions and braking systems.

Responsibilities

• References service manuals and catalogs to identify faults and verify repair specs.
• Identifies warranty coverage, processes claims, and returns cores/remanufactured components.
• Performs in-shop or field service, potentially overtime or overnight assignments.

Skills

Diagnostic tests

Heavy equipment repair

DOT/FRA inspections

Electrical systems

Diagnostic software

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

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.

Position Overview

As a Fleet and Equipment Service Technician, you will be responsible for the inspection, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of trucks and specialized railroad fleet equipment. This includes performing DOT, FRA, and crane inspections, troubleshooting and repairing engines, HVAC systems, electrical systems, hydraulic components, and drivetrain systems. While the primary focus is on fleet vehicles, technicians may also be tasked with servicing and repairing heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, and other machinery as needed. Work is performed in the shop ensuring fleet readiness and compliance with industry regulations.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts necessary performance and diagnostic tests to evaluate truck and equipment condition, interprets results, and determines required repairs.
• Performs inspections and compliance checks, including DOT, FRA, and crane inspections, to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Diagnoses and repairs engines, HVAC systems, electrical components, hydraulics, transmissions, braking systems, powertrain, and other mechanical and electronic systems.
• References and interprets service manuals, diagnostic software, and parts catalogs to determine faults and verify repair specifications.
• Identifies warranty coverage for parts, processes warranty claims, and manages the return of core and remanufactured components.
• Uses advanced troubleshooting techniques to diagnose fleet equipment issues and performs repairs according to Time Requirement Guidelines (TRG). Escalates unresolved problems to Technical Communicators for support.
• Performs service and repairs in-shop, in-field, or at customer locations, which may include overtime and overnight assignments.
• Occasionally tasked with performing repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, and other construction equipment.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and strong communication with customers, providing updates on diagnostics, repairs, and estimated completion times.
• Orders necessary parts for repairs, assesses reusability, and determines failure causes.
• Completes and submits service reports, time entries, and other required documentation daily via laptop and email.

About Vancer

BENEFITS:

• Medical (and FSA/HSAplans), Dental, Vision Insurances
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept.
• Paid Military Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Safety Glasses and Boot Program
• $25 -$38 hourly

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. Vancer 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.