Habitat Enhancement Crewmember – MN Dept of Natural Resources (Montevideo, MN)
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently seeking multiple permanent, full-time Laborer Trades & Equipment positions located in Montevideo, MN. This position exists as an integral part of the DNR Wildlife’s Roving Wildlife Habitat Crew to provide the specialized equipment operation and labor skills necessary to assist with construction, restoration, and enhancement projects on public lands. This position specializes in natural resource habitat management on prairie, wetland, and forest habitat. Activities include but are not limited to prescribed burning; fire break construction; prairie restoration, enhancement, and management; wetland development and construction, enhancement, and management; woody vegetation removal utilizing chainsaws, brush saws, or heavy equipment; forest stand management; conservation grazing infrastructure construction; and the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to accomplish these activities.
Job ID: 91476
Salary Range: $25.95 – $29.93 / hourly; $54,183 – $62,493 / annually
Deadline: February 5, 2026