City of Shakopee

Koda Energy is looking for a Truck Driver to join our team in Shakopee Minnesota. The role will be for operating one of the plant’s commercial vehicles to haul biomass fuels and other materials into and out of Koda Energy. The position involves rotating shift work with varying schedules and reports directly to the Power Plant Operator and the Fuel and Transportation Coordinator.

We Are Proud to Offer:

• Competitive Starting Pay at $27.00/HR
• On the job training
• Annual Bonus
• Medical benefits with coverage paid for at 90%
• Dental and Vison Programs
• Generous Annual 401(k) Company Contribution of 15%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Sick Time
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Career Growth and Progression Paths
• Stability and Backing of a 178-year-old Family Owned and Operated Company

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Hauling and delivering biomass fuels with a plant truck, into the Koda fuel receiving or storage buildings.
• Operating and maintaining the plant truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Notifying maintenance and management of any discovered mechanical deficiencies on the trucks and trailers.
• Maintaining a safe work environment by using personal protective equipment, participate in safety training, and following all safety procedures.
• Entering data into log sheets and log books.
• Maintaining a clean driving record, and comply with all laws and DOT guidelines when operating plant equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Things You Will Need:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Experience with self-unloading trailers, tankers, and combinations.
• Experience with fuel handling equipment such as conveyors and elevators.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience using heavy wheeled equipment, such as skid steers and wheel loaders.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts

$27 - $27 an hour

Koda Energy is an environmentally friendly biomass energy company that provides heat and power plant, using a suspension fired biomass boiler design. Koda Energy’s parent company, Rahr Corporation, is a family-owned global leader in the production and distribution of barley malt and related brewing supplies in operation since 1847.

Our core values are the heartbeat of our business and culture: Quality drives everything we do; We do business ethically and treat people with respect; We believe that collaboration and relationships drive success; We encourage curiosity and creativity; We believe that sustainability is fundamental; We are competitive and want to win.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.