Jobs at TKI

Join a Family-Owned Company Focused on Leadership, Safety, and Operational Excellence

At TKI, we are more than trucks, dumpsters, and routes — we are a team committed to doing things the right way. Family-owned and operated since 1938, TKI has built a strong reputation through hard work, customer service, safety, and taking care of our people.

We are currently seeking a Driver Development Manager to support Drivers in our Minneapolis and Cold Spring locations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, enjoys developing people, embraces technology and problem-solving, and can effectively balance leadership, logistics, customer service, and operational execution.

This position plays a critical role in supporting drivers, managing fleet readiness, and helping build a positive, accountable, and success-driven culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, manage, and hold 10-15 drivers (in Minneapolis and Cold Spring) accountable for achieving safety and efficiency targets
• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and develop drivers to achieve performance and safety expectations in Minneapolis and Cold Spring
• Coordinate fleet maintenance schedules and equipment readiness to minimize downtime
• Build strong relationships while holding drivers accountable to company standards
• Support daily operations by communicating with drivers, customers, and internal teams
• Answer phones, coordinate service requests, and help resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently
• Help optimize workflow, route coordination, and operational efficiency
• Maintain a positive, rewarding, and team-oriented work environment
• Assist with operational planning, process improvement, and annual company goals
• Use technology, operational systems, and reporting tools to support decision-making and accountability

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Excellent multitasking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operations environment
• Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable using technology, operational software, and digital communication tools
• Positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude
• Transportation, trucking, fleet, waste, logistics, or CDL operations experience preferred

Schedule & Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule — No weekends
• Split time between Minneapolis and Cold Spring locations
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation/PTO
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing family-owned company

Why Join TKI?

• Family-owned and operated since 1938
• Strong team-focused culture
• Modern technology and operational systems
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and leadership development
• Fast-paced, engaging, and supportive work environment
• A company committed to safety, accountability, 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.

Starting Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 annually

Work Location: Minneapolis and Cold Spring, MN (In Person)

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.

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:

• • 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:

• • 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:

• • 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.

Tom Kraemer Inc. has an immediate opening for a motivated, experienced CDL truck driver in our Rolloff 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 for our Buffalo 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:

• • 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
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match

Expectations:

• • 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:

• • Class A Commercial Driver’s License
  • Pass a pre-employment DOT drug test and physical
  • Clean driving record and clean criminal record
  • Able to speak, read and write in the English language
  • Able to lift at least 50 lbs, safely climb up/tarp roll-off dumpsters

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: $29.50 per hour

Work Location: Buffalo, 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.

Tom Kraemer Inc. is looking for a dependable, hands-on team member to support our container yard, shop, and daily operations in Carlton. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety in their day, likes working outdoors, and is comfortable jumping into different projects and tasks as needed.

Work may include shipping container repairs, light mechanical work, forklift or skid-loader operation, yard organization, mowing and property upkeep, and general operational support around the yard and shop.

Mechanical ability and/or basic welding skills are strongly preferred. We can help train the right person on other areas of the job.

We are open to either a full-time seasonal or part-time candidate for this role. A full-time seasonal employee can expect a consistent 40+ hours per week during the busy season, along with full benefits, followed by a typical winter layoff period. We would also consider a part-time candidate looking for a steady schedule of at least 20 hours per week during the busy season.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform basic shipping container repairs, welding and patch work
• Assist with light-duty maintenance and repairs on trucks, trailers, forklifts, and shop equipment
• Operate forklifts and skid loaders to move and organize containers and materials
• Help maintain an organized and safe container yard and shop
• Assist with mowing, trimming, and general property upkeep
• Support shop cleanup, organization, and improvement projects
• Assist with general operational and maintenance tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills are strongly preferred
• Basic welding experience is strongly preferred
• Forklift, skid-loader, or equipment operation experience is helpful
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Comfortable working both independently and with a small team
• Willing to work outdoors and in a hands-on environment

Why Join TKI?

Tom Kraemer Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned company that has been serving Minnesota since 1938. Our Carlton team is small, hardworking, and team-oriented. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying busy, takes pride in hands-on work, and wants to make a real impact in a smaller team environment.

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: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour

Work Location: Carlton, 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.

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 CDL driver for our Carlton location. This position is anticipated to be seasonal, with a layoff during the winter months. 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:

• • 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:

• • 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:

• • 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: $29.50 per hour

Work Location: Carlton, 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.

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:

• • 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:

• • 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:

• • 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.

Join a Family-Owned Company Focused on Leadership, Safety, and Operational Excellence

At TKI, we are more than trucks, dumpsters, and routes — we are a team committed to doing things the right way. Family-owned and operated since 1938, TKI has built a strong reputation through hard work, customer service, safety, and taking care of our people.

We are currently seeking a Driver Development Manager to support Drivers in our Minneapolis and Cold Spring locations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, enjoys developing people, embraces technology and problem-solving, and can effectively balance leadership, logistics, customer service, and operational execution.

This position plays a critical role in supporting drivers, managing fleet readiness, and helping build a positive, accountable, and success-driven culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, manage, and hold 10-15 drivers accountable for achieving safety and efficiency targets
• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and develop drivers to achieve performance and safety expectations.
• Coordinate fleet maintenance schedules and equipment readiness to minimize downtime
• Build strong relationships while holding drivers accountable to company standards
• Support daily operations by communicating with drivers, customers, and internal teams
• Answer phones, coordinate service requests, and help resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently
• Help optimize workflow, route coordination, and operational efficiency
• Maintain a positive, rewarding, and team-oriented work environment
• Assist with operational planning, process improvement, and annual company goals
• Use technology, operational systems, and reporting tools to support decision-making and accountability

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Excellent multitasking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operations environment
• Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable using technology, operational software, and digital communication tools
• Positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude
• Transportation, trucking, fleet, waste, logistics, or CDL operations experience preferred

Schedule & Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule — No weekends
• Split time between Minneapolis and Cold Spring locations
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation/PTO
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing family-owned company

Why Join TKI?

• Family-owned and operated since 1938
• Strong team-focused culture
• Modern technology and operational systems
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and leadership development
• Fast-paced, engaging, and supportive work environment
• A company committed to safety, accountability, 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.

Starting Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 annually

Work Location: Cold Spring, MN (In Person)

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.

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.

Tom Kraemer Inc. has an immediate opening for a full time Yard/Transfer Station Operator. Tom Kraemer Inc. has been a family owned company since 1938 and continues to provide employees with a positive, fun, safe, success-driven work environment. We are currently seeking a Yard/Transfer Station Operator to support our Cold Spring, Buffalo and St. Cloud operations. This is a swing position that spans transfer station duties and yard operations, offering variety and the opportunity to build skills across multiple facets of our business.

Primary schedule: Monday through Friday. Paid holidays, paid vacation, health, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) with an employer match are some of the many benefits. CDL holders receive a pay differential.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operates transfer station and performs yard operations across multiple locations, including sorting and routing incoming loads to the appropriate dumpsters and designated landfills
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance to keep operations running safely and efficiently
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently
• Loads, unloads and stages debris and materials to be hauled to other locations as needed
• Maintains a neat, organized and safe work area at all times
• Accurately documents daily activities including loads handled, equipment status and any issues encountered
• Communicates effectively with team members, supervisors and customers as needed
• Serves as a backup operator for related positions across other locations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• CDL preferred — pay differential provided for CDL holders
• Previous equipment operating experience
• Safety-first mentality with a commitment to following all required safety policies and procedures
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to switch between tasks fluidly in a fast-paced environment
• Clean, detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions
• Willingness to assist with a wide range of tasks as business needs require
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor

Why Join TKI?

Tom Kraemer Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned company that has been serving Minnesota since 1938. Our Carlton team is small, hardworking, and team-oriented. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying busy, takes pride in hands-on work, and wants to make a real impact in a smaller team environment.

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: $25.00 – $27.50 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.

Tom Kraemer Inc. has an immediate opening for a motivated, experienced CDL truck driver in our Rolloff 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 CDL truck driver for our Glenwood 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:

• • 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
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match

Expectations:

• • Treating customers in a friendly and professional manner
  • Willingness to work 50-60 hours’ weekly
  • At least 1 year of driving experience or recent graduation from truck driving school
  • GED or high school diploma equivalency
  • Flexibility with willingness to perform all tasks assigned
  • Operate equipment safely and effectively

Requirements:

• • Class A Commercial Driver’s License
  • Pass a pre-employment DOT drug test and physical
  • Clean driving record and clean criminal record
  • Able to speak, read and write in the English language
  • Able to lift at least 50 lbs, safely climb up/tarp roll-off dumpsters

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: Glenwood, 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.

TKI Intermodal, LLC has an immediate opening for a full-time Welder / Metal Fabricator.

Do you have a positive attitude, creative thinking skills and the ability and desire to turn simple into extraordinary? Some of our projects involve turning shipping containers into; multi-unit houses, solar powered offices, and storage containers with pop-up doors or sliding doors and it doesn’t stop there. Come join a team that is consistently challenging what has been done and turning it into what can be done.

TKI Intermodal is a family owned award-winning company that specializes in container fabrication, container transportation and depot services. We offer a fun, friendly work environment where employees understand that providing exceptional products and services to our customers is not just a goal, but the heart of who we are.

Paid holidays, paid vacation, health insurance and a Simple IRA retirement plan with an employer contribution are some of the many benefits.

Primary Duties Required for This Position:

• Sets up and operates fabricating machines and associated tools
• Fabricates and assembles metal products
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Stage and weld components in a variety of placements and scenarios
• Support the migration of materials from metal fab to painting/finishing areas

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to work at multiple heights
• Able to work and weld in tight spaces
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms and other related documents
• Ability to operate equipment or willingness to learn
• Must be able to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems as they arise

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.

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.