Careers


 
 

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR DAKOTA COUNTY LUMBER CO.? 

Dakota County Lumber Co. is an independent, family-owned and operated business that has been serving the Metro area of the Twin Cities since 1984. We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service and products, and we are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. 

If you are looking for a rewarding career in a fast-paced and growing industry, then Dakota County Lumber Co. is the place for you. We offer competitive wages and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. We are also committed to providing a positive work environment where our employees can thrive. 

Our company also runs on EOS Worldwide (The Entrepreneurial Operating System). This means that with the help of EOS, we are constantly working to improve our communication and facilitate growth and traction at DCL. EOS helps us ensure that all employees have a voice and a safe platform to solve issues and be a part of the process of solving the issues as they come up. To learn more about EOS click here. We are also happy to share that we are a certified Great Place To Work since May 2023.

Hear a little bit from our CEO, Sunny, as she shares about our culture of continuous improvement and introduces our Core Values:

Our Core Values 

At Dakota County Lumber Co., we believe in the following core values, and our employees embody these values in their professional and personal lives: 

BE PROACTIVE 

We take initiative and are always looking for ways to improve. We are not afraid to think outside the box and come up with new ideas. 

TAKE OWNERSHIP 

We are responsible for our own actions and results. We are accountable for our mistakes and we learn from them. 

DO WHATEVER IT TAKES 

We are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done. We are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and productivity. 

LEAVE IT BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT 

We take pride in our work and we always leave our workplace better than we found it. We are committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship. We also pride ourselves in helping others and making sure people are left better off as well.

HAVE TOTAL INTEGRITY 

We are honest and ethical in all of our dealings. We are trustworthy and reliable. This means we do the right thing even when it’s hard.

BE A GOOD HUMAN 

We are kind and compassionate to our customers, our employees, and our community. We are always willing to help others. 

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a company that shares your values, then Dakota County Lumber Co. is the place for you! Join us and become part of a team that appreciates your skills, empowers your growth, and celebrates your success! To learn more about the types of careers we offer, and to meet the DCL Crew, please click the button below.

Listen to our CEO, Sunny, talk about one of our long-time team members, Janice, below.