Working Title: Fisheries Habitat Crew
Job Class: Laborer-Trades & Equipment
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 92586
Location : Detroit Lakes
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/04/2026
Closing Date : 03/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : Fish and Wildlife
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes
Salary Range: $25.95 - $29.93 / hourly; $54,183 - $62,493 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
Work Area : Detroit Lakes area
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
NOTE: This position requires extensive travel during the field season, including overnight stays for up to three nights per week from May through November.
This position exists to carry out construction, development, and maintenance work on aquatic habitat enhancement and restoration projects that are carried out through the fisheries habitat program and fisheries management activities of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and assist other Divisions and Sections of the DNR when schedules permit. The Fisheries Habitat Crew area of responsibility encompasses the entire State of Minnesota, including Aquatic Management Areas, stream easements, Fishing Access Corridors, other Fisheries and Department managed lands, 4,500 managed lakes and 16,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams.
Minimum Qualifications
Position requires a Class A license, passing a pre-employment drug screen and participation in the DNR ongoing random screening program. Employees who are required to retain this license will be included in the DNR Drug and Alcohol Plan. This will require the employee to be pre-employment drug tested and be included in a random drug and alcohol testing program.
Knowledge of equipment, machinery and materials needed perform aquatic habitat management work, including stream habitat enhancement and restoration techniques.
Knowledge of methods, tools and equipment used in general mechanical maintenance and construction work.
Ability to safely use power and hand tools and other equipment/tools as assigned.
Ability to safely operate and maintain medium & heavy motorized equipment, e.g. dump trucks, tractors with trailers, full circle excavator, front-end loader, crawler-dozer, ASV, skid steer, auger, plus power and hand tools, including chain saws, air compressors, carpentry tools, and other equipment/tools as assigned.
Ability to safely load and operate trucks and trailers carrying maximum loads.
Ability to service, perform minor repairs and make adjustments to machinery and heavy equipment, including general maintenance and repair of buildings.
Ability to understand and follow verbal directions sufficient to interpret, communicate and carry out verbal assignments, safely and efficiently.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to complete job duties during all four seasons and in adverse weather and environmental conditions.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and verbally to staff, visitors, partners, and the general public consistently conducting oneself in a cooperative and courteous manner.
Ability to obtain a Construction Installer certification from the Erosion and Stormwater Certification Program.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance, site design and construction, and landscape/vegetation management or related skilled trades.
Currently possesses a Construction Installer certification from the Erosion and Stormwater Certification Program.
Experience in equipment maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
Knowledge of general construction methods.
Considerable experience with the proper loading, securement, and transport of cargo and heavy equipment.
Considerable knowledge of the goals, objectives, policies and procedures for Fisheries programs.
Technical school certificates, licensure or degrees in one or more of the following: construction management, heavy equipment operation, welding, small engine repair/automotive, or diesel/heavy equipment repair.
First aid/CPR certification.
Additional Requirements
This position requires current possession of a valid Class A license or the ability to obtain one in the first 6 months of employment. The selected applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and will be included in the ongoing DNR random drug and alcohol test program.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
