What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Data Engineer position at PTR Premier Truck Rental?
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Company Overview
At Premier Truck Rental (PTR), we provide customized commercial fleet rentals nationwide, helping businesses get the right trucks and equipment to get the job done. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, PTR is a family-owned company built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and exceptional service. We serve a wide range of industries—including construction, utilities, and infrastructure—by delivering high-quality, ready-to-work trucks and trailers tailored to each customer’s needs. At PTR, we don’t just rent trucks—we partner with our customers to drive efficiency and success on every job site.
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Not sure if you meet every requirement? That’s okay! We encourage you to apply if you’re passionate, hardworking, and eager to contribute. We know that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger, and we want you to be part of our journey.
The Lead Data Engineer will architect and manage our enterprise data warehouse & business intelligence BI data modeling, supporting our business intelligence BI team's ability to deliver impactful analytics solutions. This role will lead the design and implementation of robust data pipelines, oversee extract, transform and load (ETL) processes, and drive technological innovation in our data platform. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic and dynamic thinking to build scalable data architecture that enables advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and automated reporting capabilities across the organization.
The Lead Data Engineer will also partner with IT security to implement robust data governance frameworks and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations. As a technical leader, this position will mentor junior engineers and establish coding standards and best practices for the entire data engineering team.
LOCATION
Hybrid/Remote – Fort Wayne, IN; 5% travel may be required.
COMPENSATION
This position has a competitive compensation package that combines salary base pay plus the potential for profit sharing paid quarterly after 1 year of employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Wellness & Fitness: Take advantage of our on-site CrossFit-style gym, featuring a full-time personal trainer dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals. Whether you're into group classes, virtual personal training, personalized workout plans, or nutrition coaching, we’ve got you covered!
Exclusive Employee Perks: PTR Swag & a Uniform/Boot Allowance, On-site Micro-Markets stocked with snacks & essentials, discounts on phone plans, supplier vehicles, mobile detailing, tools, & equipment…and much more!
Profit Sharing—Your Success, rewarded: At PTR, we believe in sharing success. Our Profit-Sharing Program allows you to earn quarterly financial rewards based on company performance. When PTR wins, you win!
Comprehensive Benefits—Starting Day One:
✔ Premium healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, mental health & virtual healthcare)
✔ 401(k) matching & long-term financial planning
✔ Paid time off that lets you recharge
✔ Life, accidental death, and disability coverage
✔ Ongoing learning & development opportunities
Training, Growth & Recognition
We partner with Predictive Index to better understand your strengths, ensuring tailored coaching, structured training, and career development. Performance and attitude evaluations every 6 months keep you on track for growth.
Culture & Connection—More Than Just a Job
At PTR, we don’t just build relationships with our customers—we build them with each other. Our tech-forward, highly collaborative culture is rooted in our core values. Connect and engage through:
✔ PTR Field Days & Team Events
✔ The Extra Mile Recognition Program
✔ PTR Text Alerts & Open Communication
Premier Truck Rental Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to growing an inclusive team that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Discrimination has no place here—we welcome individuals of all races, religions, colors, national origins, genders (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, veteran statuses, and abilities.
If you need support or accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@rentptr.com—we’re here to help.
Company Overview
At Premier Truck Rental (PTR), we provide customized commercial fleet rentals nationwide, helping businesses get the right trucks and equipment to get the job done. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, PTR is a family-owned company built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and exceptional service. We serve a wide range of industries—including construction, utilities, and infrastructure—by delivering high-quality, ready-to-work trucks and trailers tailored to each customer’s needs. At PTR, we don’t just rent trucks—we partner with our customers to drive efficiency and success on every job site.
Please keep reading...
Not sure if you meet every requirement? That’s okay! We encourage you to apply if you’re passionate, hardworking, and eager to contribute. We know that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger, and we want you to be part of our journey.
The Lead Data Engineer will architect and manage our enterprise data warehouse & business intelligence BI data modeling, supporting our business intelligence BI team's ability to deliver impactful analytics solutions. This role will lead the design and implementation of robust data pipelines, oversee extract, transform and load (ETL) processes, and drive technological innovation in our data platform. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic and dynamic thinking to build scalable data architecture that enables advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and automated reporting capabilities across the organization.
The Lead Data Engineer will also partner with IT security to implement robust data governance frameworks and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations. As a technical leader, this position will mentor junior engineers and establish coding standards and best practices for the entire data engineering team.
LOCATION
Hybrid/Remote – Fort Wayne, IN; 5% travel may be required.
COMPENSATION
This position has a competitive compensation package that combines salary base pay plus the potential for profit sharing paid quarterly after 1 year of employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Data Architecture
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of a centralized data warehouse to consolidate data from various sources.
- Define and maintain the data model architecture, ensuring it supports analytical needs and business requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and integrate relevant data sources into the warehouse
- Data Orchestration
- Develop and optimize efficient ELT pipelines to ingest large volumes of structured and unstructured data into the data warehouse.
- Ensure that ELT jobs run efficiently and without error, using best practices for data pipeline management.
- Monitor data workflows to ensure data integrity, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements as needed.
- Build and Optimize Advanced Data Model for BI
- Design and implement advanced data models (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema) to support complex business intelligence queries.
- Build predictive models and business logic layers to generate actionable insights for business stakeholders.
- Work with business intelligence (BI) and analytics teams to refine models and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Performance Tuning and Scalability
- Optimize data warehouse performance to ensure fast query times, high availability, and scalability.
- Tune SQL queries, indexes, and ETL processes for optimal performance in a production environment.
- Continuously improve data pipeline efficiency and performance as the data warehouse grows and evolves.
- Data Quality, Governance, and Compliance
- Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and automated validation procedures to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
- Define and enforce data governance standards for consistency, accessibility, and security of sensitive data.
- Collaborate with data governance and compliance teams to ensure that data management practices align with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Leadership, Mentorship, and Collaboration
- Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and problem-solving.
- Act as the primary point of contact for data engineering initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to define technical requirements.
- Advocate for a culture of continuous learning, driving innovation and technical excellence within the team.
- MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, or related field.
- 6-7 years of data engineering experience, including 3 years in a senior development role.
- Expert-level knowledge of data warehouse technologies such as Snowflake, Redshift, and/or Azure cloud services (Data Factory, Functions, Synapse).
- Advanced experience with modern iPaaS platforms (Mulesoft, Fivetran) and Python development.
- Proven expertise in real-time data streaming and distributed systems.
- Strong background in data modeling (DBT) and governance frameworks.
- Experience with version control, CI/CD practices, and infrastructure as code.
- Expertise in performance tuning and optimization of large-scale data systems.
- Experience building BI infrastructure from the ground floor.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- NICE TO HAVE
- Prior experience in the manufacturing, industrial or rental industries.
Wellness & Fitness: Take advantage of our on-site CrossFit-style gym, featuring a full-time personal trainer dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals. Whether you're into group classes, virtual personal training, personalized workout plans, or nutrition coaching, we’ve got you covered!
Exclusive Employee Perks: PTR Swag & a Uniform/Boot Allowance, On-site Micro-Markets stocked with snacks & essentials, discounts on phone plans, supplier vehicles, mobile detailing, tools, & equipment…and much more!
Profit Sharing—Your Success, rewarded: At PTR, we believe in sharing success. Our Profit-Sharing Program allows you to earn quarterly financial rewards based on company performance. When PTR wins, you win!
Comprehensive Benefits—Starting Day One:
✔ Premium healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, mental health & virtual healthcare)
✔ 401(k) matching & long-term financial planning
✔ Paid time off that lets you recharge
✔ Life, accidental death, and disability coverage
✔ Ongoing learning & development opportunities
Training, Growth & Recognition
We partner with Predictive Index to better understand your strengths, ensuring tailored coaching, structured training, and career development. Performance and attitude evaluations every 6 months keep you on track for growth.
Culture & Connection—More Than Just a Job
At PTR, we don’t just build relationships with our customers—we build them with each other. Our tech-forward, highly collaborative culture is rooted in our core values. Connect and engage through:
✔ PTR Field Days & Team Events
✔ The Extra Mile Recognition Program
✔ PTR Text Alerts & Open Communication
Premier Truck Rental Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to growing an inclusive team that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Discrimination has no place here—we welcome individuals of all races, religions, colors, national origins, genders (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, veteran statuses, and abilities.
If you need support or accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@rentptr.com—we’re here to help.
