Field Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Field Technician is a critical position in our operation. The Field Technician operates a variety of fertilizer and construction equipment and trucks used for Return’s fertilizer application, compost production, storage, management and maintenance. May operate a variety of hand and power tools to maintain Return equipment, Return facilities, and job sites.

ABOUT RETURN

We’re a leader in the organic and sustainable soil and gardening business that cares deeply about our people, planet, and soil. We provide viable alternatives to synthetic growing products that encourage soil regeneration to help grow healthier food, people, and planet.

Our standards are high, which is why we give so much in return (see what we did there?).  We provide competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid holidays, 13 days of paid time off during your first year (including your birthday!), and a 401(k) plan. Return employees can compete and earn cash rewards in our wellness and Bonusly programs, and use designated PTO days to volunteer in their communities. 

Return is a place where you’ll learn and grow as fast as basil in the summer, but also a place that values and respects your wellbeing and encourages time offline to connect with other pursuits you love. Our favorite Slack channels include #plant-parents and #recipes and we’re always game for Friday team trivia!  If you didn’t already gather this, we’re also a certified Great Place to Work!  

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are, but not limited to, Monday through Friday, 40-50 hours per week. May require overtime work and work on weekends with overtime pay over 40 hours per week.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly pay rate is commensurate with experience, between $16.00 and $22.00 per hour. After 60 days of employment, employees are eligible for company health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k, paid time off, and paid company holidays.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates conveyors, skid steers, mowers, compost turners, tractors, floaters, trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, grapple, dump truck, snow-plow, front-end loader, and other equipment and tools to maintain company property and equipment.
• Operates welders, gas torches, chop saws, grinders, drills, drill presses, impact wrenches, presses and other small equipment and tools to maintain equipment and operations.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Cuts trees and brush, and remove trees and weeds.
• Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
• Plows snow. Fixes Driveways and roads.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Performs materials handling and storage.
• Assists in training lower-level employees performing the maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the supervisor, manager or HR manager.
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Two to four years of experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two of which must have been related to construction, agricultural or fertilizer application.
• CDL License preferred
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
• Proficient with iPhone and or Android email, messaging and navigation applications

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, dust, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, balancing, crawling, and climbing all day.

The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

Local travel to various worksites is required.

EEO Statement

Return provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $16 - $21