Lead Technician | Up to $38 per Hour. | Des Moines, IA

Ruan; Ankeny (IA); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tool reimbursement

Work boot voucher

Uniforms provided

Descripción de la vacante

Ruan Transportation Management Systems in Des Moines, IA, seeks a lead diesel technician to mentor a team of technicians and support maintenance for dedicated customers. The role requires diagnostic and technology experience; Freightliner experience is preferred. Get paid weekly and earn up to $38 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with 75% floor time on the shop floor and backup duties for the service manager.

Formación

• Lead diesel technician with diagnostic and technology experience.
• Freightliner experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Mentor and lead a team of diesel technicians.
• Support maintenance for dedicated customers.
• Spend 75% of time on the shop floor while leading the team and backing up the service manager.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team leadership

Diesel technician

Diagnostics

Freightliner experience

Descripción del empleo

Lead Technician | Up to $38 per Hour. | Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA

Posted: 8/27/2026
Team Number: 706

About the Job

Ruan is looking for a lead diesel technician based out of Ankeny, IA, to mentor and lead a team of diesel technicIans to support maintenance for our dedicated customers. This individual must have diagnostic and technology experience. Freightliner experience preferred.

Shop Address: 2005 SE Corporate Woods Dr, Ankeny, IA

Pay and Benefits

Get paid weekly and earn up to $38 per hour, based on experience.

Ruan appreciates your commitment to our success. We're equally committed to providing you with competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family. View all benefits informationhere .

Schedule

Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with weekends off, working from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.!

This individual will spend at least 75% off the floor while leading a team of technicians, working closely with the service manager, and backfilling the service manager role as needed.

Continued Education

At Ruan, we believe investing in our technicians is investing in the future of our operation. That’s why we provide training opportunities designed to help technicians continuously grow their skills, expand certifications, and advance their careers. From OEM and diagnostic training to leadership development and emerging technology education, we encourage every technician to take the next step in their professional journey. Whether you’re building on years of experience or just getting started, Ruan is committed to supporting your growth.

Tool and Work Boot Program

Ruan's tool and work boot program helps technicians obtain the tools they need to be safe and successful! Each technician that joins the Ruan team will receive a $1,000 tool reimbursement and a work boot voucher. Additionally, uniforms are provided.

Why Ruan?

People First, Safety Focus, 90+ Years Strong. Our shops at Ruan are locally ran where there is a sense of ownership and camaraderie. Being a family-owned company, these positions offer a feeling of security and culture that working at a dealership cannot beat.

About the Shop

This position will be located in the new Ruan Ankeny Operating Center. A state-of-the-art maintenance shop.

• 9,900 square foot shop state-of-the-art maintenance shop
• Two full length 100’ bays and a half bay for power unit repairs/inspections
• Service 100 trucks, including a few from other Iowa operations.
• Features 56,000 lift for inspections and repairs, making the job for Ruan technicians as well as improved ergonomics.
• Room to organize and streamline our equipment and tooling
• Multiple pressure washer wands on a trolley system for ease of use and access to all parts
• The 100-foot wash bay has an underbody wand and salt remover treatment that will help reduce corrosion

Ruan Technician Career Path

You can start your career with Ruan and advance as far as your goals will take you. Ruan is proud to offer career paths that benefit our team members.

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EOE | Dedicated to Diversity

Ruan’s number one strength is our people. Therefore, it’s our number one priority to make sure our team members feel safe, valued, and empowered. With focused efforts on safety, benefits, continuous improvement, and fostering an inclusive, positive culture, every team member ends their day knowing they made a difference. Whether you’re a professional truck driver, skilled technician, warehouse worker, or office team member, you’re part of a family of dedicated, hard-working professionals who, together, perform essential work for our customers, families, and neighbors. We are Ruan. We are you.