Position Overview:

MNL, a leader in ecological restoration, has an opening for a Field Technician to work for our Construction Department based out of our Glyndon, MN location. The Field Technician is responsible for providing operator and field assistance on small to large scale ecological restoration projects throughout western Minnesota and the eastern Dakotas. You will work with the direction and guidance of MNL Forman to help execute processes and procedures from restoration plans. Requires strong communication skills to ensure safe and accurate project completion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts all tasks involved with successfully installing and managing small to large scale restoration projects, including but not limited to site preparation, seeding, planting, erosion control installation, and equipment operation.
• Routinely operating truck and trailer combinations under 26,000 lbs. To include loading/securing loads, pre-trip checks, and maintaining logbook. CDL is a plus and will allow for high pay increases.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as agricultural tractors and skid loaders with all attachments.
• Provide onsite field labor for restoration and management activities
• Safely and efficiently utilized basic tools such as weed whips, powered augers, hand tools, etc.
• Safely and efficiently complete a variety of restoration duties, utilizing various types of small equipment such as, chainsaws, pumps, GPS, mowers, ATV/UTVs, etc.
• Provide onsite leadership and crew guidance when charged
• Maintains work records and associated paperwork, including daily worklogs.

• Leader in morning preparation of equipment and supplies needed for the day
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in landscaping, agriculture, or construction.
• Knowledge and experience using landscaping and agricultural equipment with implements.
• Knowledge in one or more forms of ecological restoration or construction related work
• Have or be willing to acquire (with company assistance) pesticide applicators license MN & ND.
• Maintains DOT health certificate
• If interested, acquire (with company assistance), a class A CDL driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements
• A degree in Ecology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Botany, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, or related fields is a plus, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Demonstrated success with living the company's values of passion for the mission to "Heal the Earth", craftsmanship, innovation, grit, and positivity

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, reach, and move as needed in order to complete various vegetation management duties.
• Prolonged periods of time standing.
• Able to work long hours, including early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Able to travel daily to various worksites within area of operations with overnight stay potential. Travel costs paid for by MNL.
• Must be able to work 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 distributors, 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.