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MNL · 3 days ago

Equipment & Yard Technician - 2nd Shift

Otsego, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $25/hr

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. The Equipment & Yard Technician role is essential for supporting field operations by staging and preparing equipment and materials, ensuring that everything is organized and ready for deployment each day.

ConstructionEnvironmental Engineering

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

Qualification

Equipment maintenanceBasic vehicle operationTime managementCommunication skillsTeam-oriented attitude

Required

Must be available to work full-time, 2nd shift (3:00-11:00pm Monday-Thursday & 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday)

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

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