Join the Shafer Team
Why Work for Shafer?
When you work for Shafer, you work with talented, award-winning professionals who are ready to help you achieve your career goals from the moment you join our team.
You’ll gain on-site experience on projects ranging from simple roadways to complex interstate highways and interchanges, under the guidance of seasoned industry veterans.
Our multifaceted portfolio of projects has shaped Minnesota infrastructure for years. As a Shafer employee you’ll work on fast-paced, varied job sites that present unique challenges and ample opportunity for you to make an impact through your work.
Shafer Benefits
Union Contractor
Shafer Contracting is signatory to the following unions: Operating Engineers, Teamsters, Laborers and Cement Mason.
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Full family coverage, including health, dental, and vision.
Competitive Compensation
In addition to a competitive salary, Shafer offers generous 401k contributions and profit sharing.
Award-Winning Team
Shafer has won more than a dozen national concrete paving awards and continues to be recognized by MnDOT for quality workmanship.
Unlimited Growth Potential
The opportunity for unlimited career advancement.
Mentorship Program
Learn from veteran construction professionals who have a vested interest in your future, so you can grow and advance your career.
Close-Knit Company Culture
A small, transparent workplace enables employees to connect and work together as a tight-knit team.
Current Openings
NCCCO Certified Boom Truck Operator
February 16, 2026
Project Foreman
February 3, 2026
CDL Truck Driver
June 28, 2025
Shafer Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at (651) 257-5019.