Tractor/Equipment Operator

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 are hiring a Tractor/Equipment Operator for our vegetation management team based out of Otsego, MN. The primary responsibility will be mowing native and restored landscapes using tractor-mounted equipment. During the growing season, this role also assists with winter forestry mowing and skid steer operation, supporting brush clearing and land management efforts.

What You Will Do

• Operate tractors with flail or rotary mowers for large-scale vegetation management at solar fields, conservation lands, and infrastructure projects.
• Perform forestry mowing using skid steers and attachments during winter months.
• Safely operate a wide range of additional equipment including skid loaders, ATV/UTVs, trailers, sprayers, chainsaws, and small engines.
• Auxiliary tasks during equipment operation limitations may include herbicide application, brush clearing, or weed whipping.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Demonstrated experience and confidence operating tractors for extended mowing assignments on large, uneven terrains.
• Familiarity with forestry mowing or skid steer operation is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in landscaping, agriculture, or vegetation management type roles.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and safe handling of land management tools.
• Experience with herbicide use and invasive/native species identification is preferred.
• Must have or be willing to obtain (with company assistance): Class A commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements, MN Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Ability to read site plans and maps, follow instructions, and communicate clearly with teammates.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, as well as project management & ERP softwares.
• Ability to work physically: lift up to 50 lbs., stand or sit for extended periods of time, and perform outdoor tasks in varying weather conditions.

The pay range for this role is:

$30 - $30 USD per hour (Otsego Headquarters)

Job Openings

Otsego, MN