Vegetation Management Crew Leader
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Job Location:
Otsego, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 24 - 28
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ready to lead by example in the field Do you have a strong background in vegetation management and a knack for guiding others Are you energized by hands-on work and helping your team stay safe efficient and effective If so this might be the role for you!
About Us
MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. We offer services in native seed and plant production shoreline and wetland restoration prescribed burns conservation grazing vegetation management and ecological consulting. We also partner with the renewable energy sector by supporting solar projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.
Our Vegetation Management division is growing and we rely on strong field leadership to ensure our work delivers both ecological impact and operational excellence.
The Opportunity
As a Vegetation Management Crew Leader youll serve as the go-to field lead on restoration and invasive species management projects. While not a formal supervisor youll help direct day-to-day work provide guidance to your crew and make sure tasks are completed safely efficiently and to project specs.
Youll work closely with your Site Manager to bridge field execution with project planning. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to be out in the field leading by example-while also helping teammates improve their skills and stay aligned on project goals.
What You Will Do
- Lead On-Site Execution: Serve as the point person in the field ensuring crews are aligned equipped and executing vegetation management work according to plan and customer specs.
- Guide and Support Technicians: Provide direction and mentorship to new or less experienced field staff helping uphold safety quality and work ethic expectations.
- Perform Vegetation Management Work: Use a range of mechanical and chemical control methods including herbicide application weed whipping brush cutting and hand weeding.
- Operate Equipment: Safely run equipment such as backpack sprayers chainsaws weed whips UTVs/ATVs and small engines.
- Track and Report Work: Maintain accurate field documentation including daily work logs and herbicide application records.
- Communicate with Site Leadership: Relay field updates flag issues and help troubleshoot with your Site Manager.
What You Will Need to Be Successful
- 2 years of experience in vegetation management including herbicide application and plant identification.
- Previous field leadership or lead worker experience on crews or teams.
- Familiarity with vegetation management tools and machinery (weed whips backpack sprayers chainsaws ATVs/UTVs etc.).
- Ability to read and follow maps and project plans in the field.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail-especially when coordinating with other staff or documenting work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and comfort using mobile apps for data entry or tracking in project management and ERP systems.
- A commercial pesticide applicator license (or willingness to acquire one within 90 days).
- Ability to move and lift up to 50lbs.
- A willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat cold wind rain/snow) and terrains.
MNL requires all selected applicants who accept a job offer with the company to complete a pre-employment background check and motor vehicle records (MVR) search. All hired employees are also subject to random drug testing under our zero tolerance drug & alcohol policy.
Key Skills
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Construction Experience
- Lawn Care
- Mobile Devices
- Cooking
- Water Damage Restoration
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
MNL partners with Red Rock Fire services to provide controlled burns and emergency management services.
