Jobs at TKI
We’re dedicated to providing a positive, family-first environment that supports professional growth and a healthy work-life balance for all our employees.
Our family approach to business is the foundation of everything we do, including the way we treat one another. Our comprehensive benefits package is a reflection of our belief in treating our employees with the respect and care we’d want for our own family members:
- Weekends off
- PTO and paid holidays off
- Hourly pay with time-and-a-half over 40 hours
- Health insurance
- Dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Uniforms/apparel provided
Current Openings
Minneapolis, MN
Full Time Local CDL Truck Driver, Class A
Tom Kraemer Inc. has an immediate opening for a motivated, experienced CDL truck driver in our Storage division.
Tom Kraemer Inc. has been a family owned company since 1938 and continues to provide employees with a positive, safe, success-driven work environment. We are currently seeking a driver to deliver and pickup storage containers out of our Minneapolis location. If you are a licensed CDL Driver who is looking for a rewarding, local opportunity packed with benefits, we want to hear from you!
Benefits:
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- Home every night
- Monday-Friday/No weekends
- No holidays
- Paid hourly, time-and-a-half over 40 hours
- Health insurance provided
- Uniforms provided
- Other benefits include: paid time off, paid holidays, and a retirement plan with employer contribution
Expectations:
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- Operate equipment safely and effectively
- Treating customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Able to perform light duty mechanic work
- Willingness to work 50-60 hours weekly
- At least 1 year of driving experience or recent graduation from truck driving school
- Flexibility with willingness to perform all tasks assigned
Requirements:
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- CDL class A license
- Pass a pre-employment DOT drug test and physical
- Clean driving record and clean criminal record
- Able to read and write in the English language
- Able to lift at least 50 lbs / strap containers
At TKI, we believe great operations start with great people. If you are dependable, motivated, adaptable, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.
Starting Pay: $31.50 per hour
Work Location: Minneapolis, MN (In Person)
Apply today and become part of the TKI Way!
The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Buffalo, MN
We have no available positions at our Buffalo location at this time. Please check back for updates!
Carlton, MN
We have no available positions at our Carlton location at this time. Please check back for updates!
Cold Spring, MN
Full Time Local CDL Truck Driver, Class A
Tom Kraemer Inc. has immediate openings for motivated, experienced CDL truck drivers in our Rolloff and Storage divisions.
Tom Kraemer Inc. has been a family-owned company since 1938 and continues to provide employees with a positive, safe, success-driven work environment. We are currently seeking a driver for our Cold Spring location. If you are a licensed CDL Driver who is looking for a rewarding, local opportunity packed with benefits, we want to hear from you!
Benefits:
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- Home every night
- Monday-Friday/No weekends; unless extra hours are desired
- No working holidays
- Paid hourly, time-and-a-half over 40 hours
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance available
- Uniforms provided
- Other benefits include: paid time off, paid holidays, and a retirement plan with employer contribution
Expectations:
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- Operate equipment safely and effectively
- Treating customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Able to perform light duty mechanic work
- Willingness to work 50-60 hours weekly
- At least 1 year of driving experience or recent graduation from truck driving school
- Flexibility with willingness to perform all tasks assigned
Requirements:
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- Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- Pass a pre-employment DOT drug test and physical
- Clean driving record and clean criminal record
- Able to read and write in the English language
- Able to lift at least 50 lbs, safely climb up/tarp roll-off dumpsters, strap containers
At TKI, we believe great operations start with great people. If you are dependable, motivated, adaptable, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.
Starting Pay: $28.50 per hour
Work Location: Cold Spring, MN (In Person)
Apply today and become part of the TKI Way!
The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Outside Sales Representative
Tom Kraemer Inc. has an immediate opening for a motivated, hardworking individual for our Outside Sales Representative position. Tom Kraemer Inc. has been a family-owned company since 1938 and continues to provide employees with a positive, safe, success-driven work environment. We are currently seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative for our Cold Spring, MN location. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity packed with benefits, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for people that want more than just a job. We want people that enjoy competing, staying active, solving problems, and helping build something long term. If that sounds like you, apply and let’s start the conversation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Prospect and develop new business through jobsite visits, cold calls, networking, and relationship building
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers
- Manage and grow a defined sales territory
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through consistent follow-up and CRM management
- Work within the company CRM to track opportunities, update customer activity, and manage follow-through
- Work directly with contractors, builders, commercial customers, and industrial accounts
- Own opportunities from first conversation through close
- Participate in trade organizations and industry events
- Coordinate with operations and dispatch to ensure customers are taken care of
What We’re Looking For
- Outgoing and team-focused personality
- Competitive and self-motivated mindset
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable making cold calls and meeting with individuals you have never met before
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work hard, stay active, and consistently prospect for new business
- Comfortable learning and working within CRM and sales software systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, email communication, and basic computer systems
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required
- 5+ years of sales experience preferred
- Construction, waste, industrial, or B2B sales experience is a plus
- Valid Driver’s License required
Additional Details
- Full time position averaging 50 to 55 hours per week
- Expected to spend 2 to 3 days per week on the road prospecting and meeting customers, with remaining time spent in the office managing follow-up, opportunities, customer communication, and project coordination
- Most travel is within approximately a 60-mile service area
Benefits Include:
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
At TKI, we believe great operations start with great people. If you are dependable, motivated, adaptable, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.
Starting Pay Range: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: Cold Spring, MN (In person)
Apply today and become part of the TKI Way.
The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Dispatcher - Cold Spring
Join a Family-Owned Company Built on Accountability, Teamwork, and Operational Excellence
At Tom Kraemer, Inc. (TKI), we’re more than trucks and routes. We’re a team committed to doing things the right way. Family-owned and operated since 1938, TKI has built a strong reputation through hard work, exceptional customer service, safety, and a commitment to our employees.
We are currently seeking a Dispatcher to join our team in Cold Spring, MN. This role supports our drivers, customers, and daily operations.
The ideal candidate is motived, dependable, and solutions oriented. Someone who enjoys organizing moving parts, solving problems, dispatching from maps in real time, and helping operations run smoothly. Whether you bring transportation experience or are looking to grow into a long-term operations career, we are looking for someone who:
- communicates well under pressure
- thrives in a fast-paced environment
- embraces technology and continuous improvement
- can multitask and problem-solve in real time
- wants to be part of a strong, team-oriented culture
If you’re looking for a stable career with a respected local company and a team-first culture, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate daily routes, pickups, deliveries, and service requests
- Communicate with drivers throughout the day to adjust routes and priorities in real time
- Use maps, GPS systems, dispatch software, and technology tools to optimize efficiency
- Respond quickly to changing customer needs and operational challenges
- Help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time
- Deliver elite customer service through strong communication and follow-through
- Support DOT-compliant scheduling and routing practices
What We’re Looking For
- Strong multitasking and communication skills
- Ability to think quickly and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable using technology, mapping tools, and computer systems
- Positive attitude and strong customer service mindset
- Transportation, logistics, dispatch, or operations experience is helpful but not required
Schedule & Benefits
- Monday–Friday / No weekends
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Company provided uniforms and/or apparel
- Safe, positive, and team-oriented work environment
Why Join TKI?
- Family-owned and operated since 1938 with a strong reputation in the communities we serve
- Stable and growing company with long-term career opportunities
- Supportive, people-first culture that values teamwork and accountability
- Modern technology and operational systems
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Fast-paced, engaging work environment where employees make a meaningful impact
- Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
At TKI, we believe strong leadership creates strong teams. If you are motivated, dependable, adaptable, and passionate about operations and developing people, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today and become part of the TKI Way.
TKI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $25 – $31 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Location: Cold Spring, MN (In Person)
Accounting & Customer Service Assistant
Join a Family-Owned Company Built on Accountability, Teamwork, and Operational Excellence
At Tom Kraemer, Inc. (TKI), we are more than trucks and routes. We’re a team committed to doing things the right way. Family-owned and operated since 1938, TKI has built a strong reputation through hard work, exceptional customer service, safety, and a commitment to our team.
We are currently seeking a Customer Service & Accounting Assistant to join our team in Cold Spring, MN. This role supports both our Customer Service and Accounting departments by helping serve customers, processing financial transactions, and performing a variety of administrative duties that keep our operations running smoothly.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, customer-focused, and comfortable working with computer systems in a fast-paced environment.
If you’re looking for a stable career with a respected local company and a team-first culture, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a backup for inbound customer service calls during peak periods and rollover call situations
- Communicate with customers through phone, email, and text messaging
- Process customer payments and assist with accounts payable coding
- Perform basic accounting and bookkeeping functions according to established procedures
- Complete daily mail pickups, deliveries, and bank deposits
- Track and maintain dumpster inventory records
- Provide general administrative and office support to various departments
- Accurately enter, maintain, and update company records and data
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Prior experience in customer service, bookkeeping or office support role preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong computer and software aptitude with the ability to learn new systems
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Dependable, professional, and team-oriented approach to work
- Ability to perform routine administrative and clerical tasks accurately and consistently
Schedule & Benefits
- Monday–Friday / No weekends
- Approximately 40-45 hours per week
- Typical business hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Company-provided uniforms and/or apparel
- Safe, positive, and team-oriented work environment
Why Join TKI?
- Supportive, people-first culture that values teamwork and accountability
- Modern technology and operational systems
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Fast-paced, engaging work environment where employees make a meaningful impact
- Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
At TKI, we believe strong leadership creates strong teams. If you are motivated, dependable, adaptable, and passionate about operations and developing people, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today and become part of the TKI Way.
TKI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Location: In Person
Glenwood, MN
We have no available positions at our Glenwood location at this time. Please check back for updates!
TKI Intermodal
We have no available positions at TKI Intermodal at this time. Please check back for updates!