Job Title Farm Equipment Operator
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 3 years of experience in row crop farming within the past 5 years including:
• operating and troubleshooting standard precision agriculture technology (hardware and software) marketed by major equipment manufacturers (should include Case A.F.S., Ag Leader, John Deere, Precision Planting 20/20 seed and yield sense, raven controllers or equivalent current products).
• using computer hardware and software for record keeping, such as Excel and Word. This includes using tablet devices or portable computers for real-time input of accurate records of all field activities including date, time, location and conditions for planting, tillage, spraying and harvest into cloud and/or LAN systems.
• gathering and preparing soil, manure, plant tissue and grain samples for analysis.
Must have demonstrated proficiency within the last 5 years in calibrating, adjusting, operating, recognizing potential equipment problems and performing maintenance:
• tractors
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• 6-row or larger planters• fertilizer spreaders
• grain drills
• self-propelled spray rigs
• combines
• various tillage equipment
Position requires a pesticide applicators license, or the ability to obtain a pesticide applicators license within 2 months of hire.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Work in all indoor, outdoor, and animal environments (noise, dust, and odors).
Must have knowledge and experience in livestock care and handling.
Must be able to walk or stand for the majority of a day; bend, kneel, carry, lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs or more.
Must have a clean driving record.
Must be able to set priorities.
Expectations are that the candidate adheres to University of Minnesota policies on safety and conduct.
* Hourly Salary Range: $18.05 - $21.10
Apply employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). website: sroc.cfans.umn.edu