Spherion Staffing is looking for dependable, safety-minded CDL Drivers to join our premier local partners in Mankato and North Mankato, MN. Whether you are a seasoned Flatbed professional or a Class B driver looking for a stable residential route, we have a Direct Hire seat for you.
Choose Your Route
We are currently filling two distinct roles. Both offer the benefit of being Home Daily!
Option 1: Flatbed & Logistics Specialist (Class A)
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Location: Mankato, MN
Pay: $28.00 – $31.00 / Hour
Schedule: 1st Shift | Mon–Fri (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) + OT
Role: Local Southern MN deliveries. This is an active role involving loading/strapping and supporting the shop via forklift when not on the road.
Option 2: Residential Route Driver (Class B)
Location: North Mankato, MN
Pay: $24.00 – $29.00 / Hour + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Schedule: 1st Shift | Home Daily
Role: Help build a "Zero-Landfill" future by collecting and transporting waste/recycling. Training is available for new CDL holders with the right attitude!
Key Responsibilities
Depending on the position, your daily tasks will include:
Safe Operation: Navigate Southern Minnesota roadways while strictly adhering to all CDL regulations.
Material Handling: Loading, strapping, and securing flatbed loads (Class A) or managing residential waste/recycling collection (Class B).
Inspections: Conducting thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
Efficiency & Logistics: Using forklifts to move raw materials (Class A) or following optimized GPS routes to ensure timely customer pickups (Class B).
Quality Control: Verifying labels, managing paperwork, and maintaining detailed logs of stops and deliveries.
Qualifications
Licensing: Valid CDL Class A (for Flatbed) or CDL Class B (for Residential).
Experience: * Flatbed: 3+ years experience preferred with a clean driving record.
Physical Ability: Must be able to lift 50–75 lbs (depending on role) and handle active, hands-on work.
Communication: Ability to work independently, follow complex instructions, and maintain a positive attitude with the team and customers.
Skills: Forklift experience and familiarity with Southern MN geography are strong pluses.
Perks & Benefits
Direct Hire: Permanent placement from day one.
Competitive Pay: Rates ranging from $24.00 – $31.00/hr based on experience and license class.
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
Retirement: 401(k) options available.
Sign-On Bonus: Earn up to $5,000 for the North Mankato Residential route!
Work-Life Balance: Home every night with predictable local schedules.
Ready to get behind the wheel of a local career? Apply today and let Spherion connect you with the best driving opportunities in the Mankato area!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).