Careers

Jobs at TKI

As a local, family-owned business since 1938, Tom Kraemer, Inc. prides itself not only on our prompt, professional dumpster and portable storage services but on our reputation as a great workplace, too. The TKI team provides industry-leading service to our customers across Minnesota and the upper Midwest—and we have fun doing it!

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

If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow your career on a family-oriented team of upbeat problem-solvers, there could be a place for you at Tom Kraemer, Inc! We encourage you to explore our open positions below.

Minneapolis, MN

We have no available positions at our Minneapolis location at this time. Please check back for updates!

Buffalo, MN

We have no available positions at our Buffalo location at this time. Please check back for updates!

Cold Spring, MN

Diesel Mechanic – Full Time

Tom Kraemer Inc. has an immediate opening for a motivated, hardworking individual for our mechanic 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 diesel mechanic for our Cold Spring location. If you are looking for a rewarding, local opportunity packed with benefits, we want to hear from you!

Benefits Include:

  • Monday-Friday/no weekends; unless extra hours are desired
  • No working 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 Include:

  • Ability to perform maintenance and repairs of a significant nature on all types of equipment
  • Responsibly troubleshoot equipment maintenance problems to properly diagnose and determine method and extent of repair necessary
  • Willingness to work 40-50 hours weekly
  • GED or high school diploma equivalency
  • Flexibility with willingness to perform all tasks assigned
  • Operate equipment and tools safely and effectively

Requirements:

  • Over 1 year, up to and including 1 year from post high school, work, or vocational environment in diesel mechanic field
  • Able to read and write in the English language
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test and physical
  • Physically able to stoop, bend, crouch and climb, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs

*The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Glenwood, MN

We have no available positions at our Glenwood location at this time. Please check back for updates!

Moose Lake, MN

Seasonal Local CDL Truck Driver, Class A - Part Time

Tom Kraemer Inc. has an immediate opening for a motivated, experienced CDL truck driver to deliver storage containers locally. 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 seasonal driver with winters off for our Moose Lake location.

Benefits Include:

  • 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 insurance provided
  • Uniforms provided
  • Other benefits include: paid time off, paid holidays, and a retirement plan with employer contribution

Expectations Include:

  • Treating customers in a friendly and professional manner
  • Willingness to work 40-50 hours weekly
  • At least 2 years 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 read and write in the English language
  • Able to lift at least 50 lbs, safely climb up/tarp roll-off dumpsters, strap containers

*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

Welder / Metal Fabricator

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

Expectations Include:

  • 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

*The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Container Lift Operator

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

TKI Intermodal, LLC. has an immediate opening for a motivated, experienced Lift Operator. TKI Intermodal is a family owned award-winning company that specializes in intermodal transportation and operates our own depot. We offer a safe, positive, friendly, success-driven work environment. If you are a lift operator who is looking for a rewarding, local opportunity packed with benefits, we want to hear from you!

Primary Duties Required for This Position:

  • Monday-Friday/No weekends
  • Paid hourly, time-and-a-half over 40 hours
  • Health insurance provided
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution

Expectations Include:

  • Able to operate oversized equipment safely and effectively.
  • Able to perform pre-trip / post-trip inspections.
  • Able to maintain a neat and organized yard.
  • Treating customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Able to perform minimal maintenance tasks.
  • Flexibility with willingness to perform all tasks assigned.
  • Able to collect and verify container numbers and other information.
  • Reliable and efficient.

Requirements:

  • 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
  • At least 1 year of forklift or heavy equipment operator experience

*The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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