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
Full Time Local CDL Truck Driver, Class A
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:
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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
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
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 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.
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.
Business Development Specialist
Want to Help Build Something Bigger?
Join a Growing Family-Owned Company Built on Accountability, Teamwork, and Operational Excellence
Tom Kraemer, Inc. is an established and growing regional company with seven locations spanning North Dakota to Illinois, serving customers throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and the Upper Midwest. From local contractors to major commercial and industrial projects, our expanding footprint creates exciting opportunities for continued growth.
We’re looking for an ambitious, motivated individual who wants to play a key role in expanding our business, developing new opportunities, and building lasting customer relationships.
We’re not necessarily looking for years of experience. We’re looking for someone with the personality, drive, and initiative to help take our company to the next level.
We’ll teach you the industry. You bring the ambition.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business opportunities and help expand our presence throughout your territory.
- Build lasting relationships with contractors, business owners, and decision-makers.
- Get out in the field, visit job sites, meet customers, and identify opportunities.
- Work with our team to develop solutions that meet customer needs.
- Take ownership of your territory and contribute directly to our company’s continued growth.
Who We’re Looking For
- Outgoing, personable, and comfortable meeting new people.
- Self-motivated, competitive, and driven to succeed.
- Someone who recognizes opportunities and isn’t afraid to pursue them.
- Organized, dependable, and committed to following through.
- A team player with an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to grow.
- Experience in business development, construction, or customer relations is a plus, but not required. We’re willing to train and invest in the right person.
What We Offer
- Hands-on training and ongoing support.
- Independence to develop and manage your own territory.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing regional company.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 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
Let’s Grow Together.
From waste disposal and recycling to portable storage containers and mobile offices, Tom Kraemer, Inc. supports contractors and businesses across the Midwest.
We’re looking for more than someone to fill a position. We want someone who’s excited to build relationships, create opportunities, and help shape the future of our company.
If you’re ready for a challenge and want to see where your ambition can take you, we’d like to meet you.
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: $65,000 – $85,000 per year (depending on qualifications and experience)
Location: In Person
Full Time Entry-Level Diesel Mechanic
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 Full-Time Entry-Level Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Cold Spring, MN.
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
- 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
- Preferred experience in hydraulics, diesel emission diagnostics and repair, engine diagnostics and repair (Mack, Cummins)
- 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
What We’re Looking For
- 1–3 years of related experience, which may include post-secondary education, vocational training, or hands-on work experience in a diesel mechanic environment.
- Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to develop diesel mechanic skills.
- 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.
Schedule & Benefits
- Monday–Friday / No weekends; unless extra hours are desired
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 40 hours
- 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: $28.00 – $32.00 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!