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Testimonial
This career pays above the statewide
median wage of $21.52 across
Minnesota, the wages range from
$16.74 to $28.96.
I like working here because it feels
family-owned. You’re not a number, but
it’s big enough to pay well. There’s a lot
of good people that work here. The shop
tries to be flexible as far as needing time
off or even to go to school. This career requires a high school diploma
or equivalent. Apprenticeships are
recommended to learn the necessary skills
to be competent in this career.
Walter’s Recycling
Gerben
Diesel Mechanic since 2018 Transport goods around the country on trucks
with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW).
HEAVY AND TRACTOR-TRAILER
TRUCK DRIVERS
This career is high growth compared to
other careers.
TRANSPORTATION
CDL DRIVER
Walter’s Recycling
& Refuse
2830 101st Ave NE
Blaine, MN 55449
www.waltersrecycling.com
Education Requirements: CDL Program
completion
Starting Salary: $20/hour
Job Description: Safely operate vehicles
and mechanized devices while following
established routes in residential and
industrial areas. (Truck types: front load,
side load, roll off, rear load, cart delivery
box trucks, mobile cart washing and fork
trucks).
Advancement Opportunities: Available
with increased technical and leadership
skills.
Where/How to Apply: www.
waltersrecycling.com/employment/
There will be a need for about 44,152
new Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck
Drivers to meet market demand between
2016-2026. This includes the demand
due to replacement (workers leaving the
occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
This career pays above the statewide
median wage of $22.09 across
Minnesota, the wages range from
$18.33 to $26.34.
This career requires a high school diploma
or equivalent. Apprenticeships are
recommended to learn the necessary skills
to be competent in this career.
BUS AND TRUCK MECHANICS
Maintain or repair any type of diesel engine.
This career is seeing high growth
compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 6,398 new
Bus and Truck Mechanics to meet market
demand between 2016-2026. This includes
the demand due to replacement (workers
leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as
growth.
This career pays above the statewide
median wage of $23.93 across
Minnesota, the wages range from
$19.38 to $29.04.
This career requires a high school diploma
or equivalent. Apprenticeships are
recommended to learn the necessary skills
to be competent in this career.
Jobs & Descriptions
from CAREERwise
TRANSPORTATION
Training
Automotive Technician
The Anoka Technical College
Automotive Technician Associate
of Applied Science (AAS) degree is
intended for advanced individuals
who are looking for additional
possibilities in their automotive future.
This 72-credit program not only
provides an individual with an entry
level career in the automotive service
industry, it can also increase future
educational or career options. The
general education credits contained
within the AAS can lead to leadership
positions within the industry as well as
act as a stepping stone to a Bachelor
of Arts (BA) degree in Engineering or
Business Management.
Fall Semester.......................................August
Anoka Technical College
1355 W Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
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