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Tanker Truck Technician / Ames, IA / 4 Day Week, Merit Based Pay

Automotive Lift Services | Ames Hydraulics |
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2027

Automotive Lift Services - Tanker Truck Technician

Are you looking for a full time position with merit based pay and 4 day weeks? If the answer is yes, then Automotive Lift Services might just be the right opportunity for you.

Team members are expected to show up on time, follow the checklist and ask questions when they are unsure. You will not be working alone until you feel confident, we will put you on with one of our full time technicians until you are fully trained and on large jobs.

What You'll Work On

You'll work on tank trucks and tank trailers that haul fuel, oil, chemicals and other liquids:

- Diagnose and repair truck and trailer mounted pumps, compressors, blowers and hydraulic systems

- Service and repair tank truck unloading systems, PTOs and wet kits

- Install pumps, PTOs, hydraulic equipment, hose reels and meters on new and existing trucks

- Move existing tanks and pumping equipment onto new chassis

- Help with annual and 5-year DOT tank tests and inspections

- Fabrication and minor repair work on over-the-road tank equipment

How You Get Paid

You get an hourly base plus commission on everything you sell at book price. The more you sell, the higher your commission rate, from 10% up to 16%. If you hold the next level's yearly sales number for 4 straight months, you move up: a bigger base, a higher rate and a bigger title.

- Apprentice: ~$42k base. You're learning, paid hourly, no commission. Take-home ~$42k

- Technician: ~$46k base 10% commission on $300k/yr in sales. Take-home ~$76k

- Master Tech: ~$54k base 12% commission on $600k/yr in sales. Take-home ~$126k

- Senior Tech: ~$58k base 14-16% commission on $900k /yr in sales. Take-home ~$184k, and $250k for top producers

Already have tank truck, pump, diesel or hydraulic experience? You'll most likely start at a higher base pay.

$2,000 Moving Bonus

Not from Ames? We'll pay you a $2,000 moving bonus to relocate here for this role.

Job Description | Tanker Truck Technician: We are seeking a diligent, coachable and highly motivated individual who is mechanically inclined and not afraid of physical work. If you want to join our elite team of Tanker Truck Technicians apply today. If you can't find a way to get to work on time every time don't apply.

- Must be good at problem solving

- Tank truck, diesel, pump or hydraulic repair experience preferred but not required

- Must be able to consistently lift 50lbs and occasionally lift 100lbs

- Valid driver's license

Benefits:

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

About Us:

Automotive Lift Services & Hydraulics is a full service hydraulic shop, providing both in house hydraulic repair and mobile repair. We also sell and install hydraulic systems.

The vision at Automotive Lift Services & Hydraulics is to provide the fastest high quality service in the hydraulic industry.

What Automotive Lift Services Isn't? At Automotive Lift Services, we pride ourselves on the details such as customer service and the overall experience we show on each service job. We don't focus on cutting corners and reducing our standards of quality in order to offer the cheapest service in Iowa.

Fun Facts: Since opening our doors, we have provided services for Union Pacific RailRoad, Christian Brothers Automotive, McGrath Chevyland, Kirkwood Community College, Runde Ford, Ollenburg Motors, George White Chevrolet, Ames Ford, Lithia Motors, Charles Gabus Ford, Toyota of Des Moines, Deery Brothers and KIA of Des Moines.

Automotive Lift Services's leadership team includes its Founder / Chief Operating Officer, Josiah Ragsdale.

If you feel like you're ready to apply, send your resume to (info @ autoliftserv.com).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $184,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $184,000

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