Decades of dedication

With over 40 years of experience in the underground telecommunications industry, we have developed strong and lasting relationships with Telecommunications companies and associated engineering firms throughout the upper mid-west.

This partnership has awarded us an extensive list of projects, and we are looking for skilled and non-skilled individuals to increase our workforce.

Open Positions

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  Position: CDL Driver
  Company: Ripley's, Inc.
  Location: Erhard, MN 56534, USA

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  Description

  Ripley's Inc is seeking a dependable and safety-focused CDL Driver to support our seasonal field operations (typically April-November) throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This role is essential to ensuring company-owned equipment and materials are delivered safely and efficiently to active job sites. Drivers are considered part of the field crew and are expected to contribute to overall project operations while maintaining high safety and performance standards.

  Examples of some of the job's activities will include:

  1. Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites.
  2. Secure loads and load/unload equipment and materials safely and properly.
  3. Travel to and from job sites in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Most projects require staying on the road for at least one week at a time.
  4. Perform manual and physical labor in support of field operations.
  5. Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers (Bobcats), mini excavators, drop plows, and related machinery (strongly preferred).
  6. Locate and identify pre-existing underground cables (strongly preferred).

  Qualifications

  We are seeking candidates who demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety. Examples of qualifications include:

  • Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License.
  • Current CDL medical certificate.
  • Experience operating heavy equipment.
  • Ability to relocate to or commute daily to Erhard, Minnesota.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly, including extended overnight stays.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform physical labor.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and ability to meet company insurability requirements.

  Don't meet every single qualification? We value individuals who are hardworking, team-oriented, and willing to learn. If you are motivated and committed to safety and quality work, we encourage you to apply.

  Benefits

  The expected compensation for this role is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Overtime is scheduled and paid weekly.

  • Above-average pay with scheduled weekly overtime.
  • Paid travel time
  • Daily per diem for overnight travel.
  • Company-provided transportation and company-paid lodging.
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums after 60 days of employment.
  • SEP retirement contributions and production bonuses based on company profitability.
  • ESST/PTO provided.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.