Tractor Mower & Equipment Operator

Do you thrive behind the wheel of a tractor mower? Are you confident mowing natural landscapes with precision and care ? Do you enjoy working outdoors and using equipment to help manage vegetation on restored lands ? If you're reliable, hands-on, and motivated by results , this could be a great opportunity to put your skills to work supporting ecological restoration across Minnesota! About Us: MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline construction and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, restoration grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise. Our Vegetation Management Team helps protect restored and native landscapes through mowing, invasive species control, prescribed burns, and forestry services. We work throughout Minnesota, supporting a wide range of public and private clients with long-term land stewardship solutions. The Opportunity: We are hiring a Tractor Mower & Equipment Operator whose primary responsibility will be tractor mowing at restoration sites, solar fields, conservation easements, and infrastructure support areas. Mowing will be your core function throughout the growing season. While you'll also support related vegetation management tasks such as herbicide application, prescribed fire, and forestry work, this role is ideal for someone who wants to spend the majority of their time operating mowing equipment in the field. This is a field-based role with travel across Minnesota and seasonal peaks in workload from spring to fall. During the winter, you'll have opportunities to assist with equipment prep, training, or winter labor field work. What You Will Do: Spend the majority of your time operating tractors with flail or rotary mowers for large-scale vegetation management at solar, prairie, restoration, and infrastructure support sites. Operate a wide range of additional equipment including skid loaders, ATV/UTVs, trailers, sprayers, chainsaws, and small engines. Support herbicide application efforts, when needed, using boom sprayers, backpack units, or mounted equipment. Assist in prescribed burning operations, including prep and active burn support, often while using UTVs or water tankers. Help with other vegetation management tasks when not mowing, including weed whipping, planting, or forestry work. Perform basic maintenance and field repairs on mowing and related equipment to ensure operational readiness. Maintain daily records, including work logs, herbicide applications, and site notes. What You Will Need To Be Successful: Demonstrated experience and confidence operating tractors for long mowing days on uneven, expansive sites. Familiarity with safe use and maintenance of land management tools and equipment (e.g. skid loaders, sprayers, trailers, UTVs). 2+ years of experience in landscaping, agriculture, or vegetation management roles. Experience with herbicide use and invasive/native species identification is preferred. Must have or be willing to obtain within 3 months (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 directions, and communicate clearly with teammates. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and project management software. 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. Willingness to travel occasionally (or as needed) and work long hours in field conditions. 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.