Equipment & Yard Technician - 2nd Shift

Mnl • Otsego, MN

60d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment & Yard Technician - 2nd Shift role is an essential part of our field support team, helping ensure daily operations run smoothly behind the scenes. This position directly supports our crews by staging and preparing equipment and materials so they are ready to hit the ground running each morning. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in construction, agriculture, landscaping, or similar industries is helpful, but not required.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees