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Technician Opportunities

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Ruan is committed to hiring best-in-class professional diesel technicians. We hire the best because this team is responsible for keeping nearly 4,000 power units and 7,500 trailers safe, reliable, and on the road, delivering products to customers. Our culture is the foundation of everything we do. Safety, integrity, and investment in our people are just a few values that have helped build our family-owned transportation company.

A Day in the Life of a Ruan Diesel Mechanic

Every day is an adventure at Ruan. Our diesel mechanics work on our fleet of late-model tractors and trailers, diagnosing and solving mechanical problems using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. You'll perform routine preventative maintenance inspections, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment. In addition, you'll complete state and federal inspections and more.

Why be a Diesel Mechanic for Ruan?

Technicians at Ruan are passionate about their work and collaborate within a team that has a great mix of knowledge and experience. Our younger technicians bring a fresh perspective, while the seasoned veterans provide valuable experience. This dynamic produces excellent results and creates a cohesive team that trusts and respects each other. Our shops are local, and regardless of their size, there is a strong sense of ownership and camaraderie where everyone helps each other. As part of a family-owned company, these positions offer a sense of security and a culture that can't be found elsewhere.

Ruan's Technician Apprenticeship Program

Ruan's Technician Apprenticeship Program is for individuals who want a long-term career and like to work with their hands and solve problems. Our program is available to individuals without prior technician training who want to learn from veteran diesel mechanics and become professional technicians. This program allows apprentices to learn while working on the best late-model equipment in the trucking industry. Ruan provides apprentices with Snap-on tools that can be used while learning new skills. These tools are given to the apprentices upon graduation from the three-year paid, structured apprenticeship program.

Advantages of Starting a Technician Career with Ruan:

Tools and Boots

Ruan recognizes that after the initial investment in tools, ongoing maintenance is required to repair or replace them. That's why Ruan offers a technician tool reimbursement program, providing each mechanic with a $1,000 tool reimbursement. Committed to our employees' health, safety, and welfare, and in addition to supplying Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Ruan will provide a $150 voucher per calendar year to mechanics required to wear work boots, allowing them to purchase Red Wing Safety Boots.

Paid Training

All of our technicians have access to the latest training, technology, and safety procedures to ensure career growth and help you achieve your highest potential. Ruan offers many benefits to our technicians, including paid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification to support you as you start or continue your career with us.

Variety of Shifts

Working in the 24/7 transportation and logistics industry provides a variety of flexible shifts to accommodate all schedules. Most of our technicians have a guaranteed, steady 40-hour workweek with paid holidays and vacation time. At Ruan, we help you maintain a healthy work-life balance that is important to you and your family.

Technology

Ruan uses the latest diagnostic tools and technology, challenging your problem-solving skills daily. You'll work on late-model equipment and have hands-on opportunities with the newest technology and tools.

Advancement

Advance your career as far as your goals will take you. Ruan is proud to offer career paths that benefit our team members. Many employees have started as Utility Workers or Technicians I and have progressed through the organization, with some even reaching the level of Senior Vice President.

Top Tech

Each technician at Ruan can test their skills by qualifying to compete in our annual Top Tech Competition. This competition offers our technicians the opportunity to refresh their skill set, identify areas for improvement, and compete with the best technicians across our shops for awards and monetary prizes. The top three winners from Ruan will go on to compete against other technicians at the national level in the TMC SuperTech Competition.

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