Vegetation Management Technician - Northfield, MN

Location: Northfield, Minnesota
Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal
Season: April - November
Pay: $18-$23/hour, depending on experience
Reports To: Lead Vegetation Management Technician

At Cannon Valley Graziers (CVG), we provide land management services for solar energy and conservation projects across the Central and Western United States. Our mission is to improve biodiversity, soil health, and ecological function through the use of targeted grazing and complementary land management services. Our team is made up of shepherds, farmers, ecologists, and operators working together toward a shared reimagining of how livestock, people, and landscapes can coexist.

We place a strong emphasis on respect, hard work, dignity, safety, and accountability.

We are seeking hardworking and motivated operators to help support our vegetation management operations in Minnesota. Technicians will work with their crew to perform mowing events on solar projects throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Ideal candidates will have experience operating farm equipment such as tractors with implements, skid loaders and zero-turn mowers, as well as a strong commitment to safety and communication.

Typical workload is approximately 40-50 hours per week;

Outdoor work in heat, humidity, and variable weather;

Travel between local project sites required, some overnight trips required.

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Are capable of safely operating heavy equipment (Tractors, Skid Loaders and/or Zero-Turn Mowers);
• Are team-players & clear communicators
• Enjoy working outside, and take pride in a job well done