Position Overview:

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic III repairs and performs preventative maintenance on Heavy equipment, automotive, agricultural, and small engine equipment used in ecological restoration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment used for ecological restoration, including, excavators, tractors, dozers, trucks, skid loaders, pumps, chainsaws, chippers, weed whips, ATV/UTVs, among other types of vehicles and equipment.
• Respond to internal customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed.
• Provides and maintains personal tools to facilitate assigned tasks.
• Test drive vehicles to ensure repairs are properly completed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Assist with maintaining an inventory of replacement parts and equipment.
• Maintain documentation of work performed in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis.
• Provide assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs.
• Respond to calls in the field for emergency repair of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified mechanic; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment or auto repair required.
• Class A driver's license preferred and must have an insurable driving record.
• Ability to use power or hand tools.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to diagnose problems through computer diagnostics
• Demonstrated success with living the company's values of passion for the mission to Heal the Earth, positivity, craftsmanship, grit, and innovation.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, reach and move as needed.
• Exposure to gasoline vapors and other mechanical fluids.
• Able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be dispatchable to work in the field, as needed, in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold.

MNL was founded in 1998 as an Ecological Restoration company that specializes in the preservation and restoration of native plant communities throughout Minnesota and the Midwest. Our dedicated staff has experience designing, installing, and maintaining native ecosystems for: government entities, corporate campuses, energy providers and distributers, and the general public. In addition to our extensive service offerings, we also produce a wide variety of native plants and seed. MNL operates out of four locations in Minnesota, with our headquarters just off I-94 in Otsego. For more information, please visit our website at www.MNLcorp.com. Join us in our mission to heal the earth by positively impacting 10 million acres by 2030!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all requirements for this position, nor does it constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

MNL is an equal opportunity employer.