Equipment & Yard Technician - 2nd Shift

Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc.; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. in Otsego, MN is seeking an Equipment & Yard Technician - 2nd Shift to prepare field crews by cleaning, maintaining, and organizing equipment, vehicles, and materials for daily deployment.

This is a hands-on role demanding physical stamina, lifting up to 50 lbs, and outdoor work in varying weather. You will load and stage gear, perform basic checks, and coordinate with managers to ensure smooth morning departures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Experience with equipment operation or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Clean and reset company vehicles and equipment to keep them ready for the next day.
• Perform basic equipment checks (fluids, inspections).
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks (grease, fuel, daily upkeep).
• Move equipment and vehicles around the yard safely.
• Load equipment and materials onto trucks/trailers and secure for transport.
• Review and prepare daily load requests with managers for next-day projects.
• Keep the yard and staging areas organized for quick access.

Skills

Physical stamina

Operates trucks safely

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

About Us

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.

The Opportunity

We're seeking Equipment & Yard Technician - 2nd Shift team members to join us at our Otsego, MN location. This role plays a key part in preparing our field teams for success by ensuring that equipment, vehicles, and materials are properly cleaned, maintained, organized, and ready for deployment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in operational excellence, and thrives in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment. You will be responsible for preparing daily loads, maintaining equipment, and supporting efficient field operations.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements throughout the shift.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Basic comfort with driving and maneuvering trucks, trailers, tractors, or other equipment OR a willingness to learn how to safely operate company vehicles & 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.

Schedule

This position works Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-11:30pm and Sundays 8:00am-4:00pm.

The pay range for this role is:

22 - 23 USD per hour (Otsego Headquarters)