Coop Student

Company Details

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

For over two decades Vancer has proudly extended the Premier Diesel Technology Sponsorship to ambitious students venturing into the machinery industry. Hundreds of driven learners have successfully completed our program. Whether youre just starting your diesel journey or already deep into your studies Vancers tailored program is your compass for success! In partnership with several Diesel Technology Programs across the Midwest this program combines classroom work with hands-on learning in our shops and state-of-the-art labs. Students will be immersed in real-world applications in the shop and out in the field and learn how to solve problems for real Vancer customers. During the summer and/or available COOP periods students will work side by side with senior technicians learning to diagnose and repair various types of equipment.

If you have any questions prior to applying please reach out to our Recruiting team .

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
Participate in all job-related training and applicable development classes to maintain/increase knowledge base on machines serviced by your division
Observe senior technician during inspections diagnosing troubleshooting in a shop environment.
Exhibit and promote Vancers values
Showcase professional conduct in the workplace the school and beyond
Earn sufficient credit hours to graduate within 24 months of college enrollment
Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
Maintain a 3.0 cumulative Character Evaluation score

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
(REQUIRED/PREFERRED)
High School Diploma
Above-average mechanical aptitude (demonstrated through projects/schoolwork and verified by an aptitude assessment conducted by Vancer)
Must plan to enroll or be actively enrolled in a Diesel Technology program that is approved by Vancer
Must intend on pursuing a career with Vancer upon successful completion of program
Proven record of good attendance and character

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

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.