2nd-Shift Equipment & Yard Specialist

MNL; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MNL is hiring an Equipment & Yard Technician for the Otsego, MN location to support daily field operations by preparing equipment, cleaning vehicles, and staging loads for early departures.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, operational excellence, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with a 2nd shift schedule. You will handle daily loads, maintenance chores, and yard organization to ensure crews hit the ground running each morning.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Basic comfort with driving and maneuvering trucks, trailers, tractors, or other equipment.
• Previous experience in construction, agriculture, landscaping, or similar industries is helpful, but not required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with daily physical activity.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to meet daily goals.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing priorities and field team needs.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Clean and reset company vehicles and equipment: Wash and detail trucks, trailers, and machinery to keep equipment in good working order and ready for the next day's use.
• Perform basic equipment checks: Check fluids like oil and coolant, and do simple walk-around inspections to help spot any issues early.
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks: Grease moving parts, fuel equipment, and complete quick, daily upkeep steps to support the mechanics and field teams.
• Move equipment and vehicles around the yard: Safely drive and park trucks, trailers, tractors, and other equipment within company property to help crews reset for the next day.
• Load equipment and materials: Prepare trucks and trailers for field crews by carefully loading and securing equipment using chains, straps, and other methods to prevent shifting during transport.
• Review and prepare daily load requests: Work with managers and supervisors to confirm what's needed for the next day's projects and ensure everything is prepped and staged for smooth morning departures.
• Keep the yard and staging areas organized: Help maintain an orderly, efficient workspace so field teams can quickly find what they need.
• Support a smooth end-of-day process: Be a key team member helping reset and prepare operations as crews return in the evening, creating a seamless handoff for the next day's shift.
• Pitch in where needed: support the team with other duties to keep field operations running smoothly.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Driving ability

Independent worker

Team player

Time management

Job description

MNL is hiring an Equipment & Yard Technician for the Otsego, MN location to support daily field operations by preparing equipment, cleaning vehicles, and staging loads for early departures.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, operational excellence, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with a 2nd shift schedule. You will handle daily loads, maintenance chores, and yard organization to ensure crews hit the ground running each morning.