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Nursery Person/Equipment Operator

Bachman's Inc.

Lakeville, MNFull-time$24.76/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$24.76/hr
Location
Lakeville, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Class D Minnesota Driver’s License Or Equivalent Out-State LicenseCDL Driver's LicenseChemical Pesticide Applicators LicenseMNLA Nursery Professional Certification

Job overview

Bachman's Inc. is hiring a Nursery Person/Equipment Operator. The Nursery Person/Equipment Operator accurately mixes and incorporates fertilizer and shreds soil for planting, heeling, and greenhouse needs. This role involves loading and hauling soil, rock, and other materials, assisting with nursery stock, and operating various equipment. The operator performs routine light maintenance on equipment and applies chemical pesticides and fertilizers as directed. They also perform field maintenance duties and may lead work crews.

Key focus areas include Accurately mix, incorporate fertilizer and shred soil for planting, heeling, and greenhouse needs, Load and haul soil, rock and other materials on trucks as needed and directed, and Assist in loading and unloading B&B and container nursery stock as directed.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Two-Year Certificate In Horticulture Or Related Field, and 2 Years Nursery/Landscape Production Experience. Important skills include Skid Loaders, Soil Shredder, Semi-Tractor/Trailer Trucks, Forklift, Front End Loaders, and Flattops.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Skid LoadersSoil ShredderSemi-Tractor/Trailer TrucksForkliftFront End LoadersFlattopsRoad GraderPesticide SprayersFertilizer ImplementsFarm TractorsDumb TruckLandscape Plant MaterialsConversational SpanishBilingual Spanish/English

Qualifications

High School DiplomaTwo-Year Certificate in Horticulture or Related Field2 Years Nursery/Landscape Production Experience1 Year Leadership Role ExperienceInsurable With Bachman’s Insurance CarrierMust Be 18+Able to Lift 50lbs on Regular BasisAble to Lift 100lbs on Occasional BasisWilling to Work Outdoors in All Weather Conditions Year-RoundAble to Stand and/or Bend for an Extended PeriodValid Class D Minnesota Driver’s License or Equivalent Out-State LicenseCDL Driver's License

Full job description

Nursery Person/Equipment Operator

Union Position

POSITION DUTIES:

  • Accurately mix, incorporate fertilizer and shred soil for planting, heeling, and greenhouse needs according to established formulas

  • Load and haul soil, rock and other materials on trucks as needed and directed

  • Assist in loading and unloading B&B and container nursery stock as directed

  • Communicate problems, concerns or other pertinent information to supervisor or other personnel as necessary

  • Grade nursery roads as directed

  • Operate the following equipment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner: skid loaders, soil shredder, semi-tractor/trailer trucks, forklift, front end loaders, flattops, road grader, pesticide sprayers, fertilizer implements, farm tractors and others

  • Perform routine light maintenance on equipment on a daily or other scheduled basis as directed. Maintain equipment in safe working order. Communicate maintenance needs to shop personnel.

  • Accurately mix and apply chemical pesticides and fertilizers as directed

  • Perform field maintenance duties including filling tree spade holes, grubbing, and hauling trees and others as directed

  • Operate dumb truck over the road to haul various materials as directed

  • Perform other duties in the nursery and wholesale departments as needed and directed. Duties may include leading work crews in various nursery related functions.

  • Perform all duties in a safe, effective, thorough and efficient manner

  • Assist in other areas as directed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma plus two-year certificate in horticulture or related field and two years nursery/landscape production experience including one year in a leadership role

  • Valid Class D Minnesota driver’s license or equivalent out-state license preferred, CDL driver's license may be required

  • Must be accepted as insurable with Bachman’s Insurance carrier considering a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and Bachman’s Safe Driver Standards

  • May be required to obtain a chemical pesticide applicators license

  • Requires a strong working knowledge of landscape plant materials commonly found in Minnesota landscapes

  • Conversational Spanish speaking ability, preferred

  • MNLA Nursery Professional Certification, preferred

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Must be able to lift (up to) 50lbs on regular basis and 100lbs on occasional basis

  • Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions year-round and stand and/or bend for an extended period

  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

COMPENSATION: $24.76

Hours: 7:00-5:00pm M-F, 7:00-12:00pm Sat. Nonpeak hours: 7:00-4:00pm. Overtime as needed.

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Bachman’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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