Field Technician II - Construction
Field Technician II - Construction
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Job Description
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 26000 lbs. To include loading/securing loads pretrip 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 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 drivers 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 companys 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 I94 in Otsego. For more information please visit our website at . 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
