Senior Farm Equipment Operator - Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Oliver Springs, TN) UTIA
Knoxville, Tennessee
Employer: University of Tennessee
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Senior Farm Equipment Operator
(Oliver Springs, Tennessee)
Location: Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Cumberland Forest - Oliver Springs, Tennessee)
Summary: The position is solely responsible for the operation and maintenance of farm equipment, and field-related duties in support of the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center - UT Cumberland Forest operations and land-grant mission.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Application Process:
Interested candidates must complete an online application for the position in order to be considered: https://hr.utk.edu/
(Oliver Springs, Tennessee)
Location: Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Cumberland Forest - Oliver Springs, Tennessee)
Summary: The position is solely responsible for the operation and maintenance of farm equipment, and field-related duties in support of the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center - UT Cumberland Forest operations and land-grant mission.
Responsibilities:
- Operates general purpose, specialized farm and heavy power equipment such as tractors, bulldozer/hauling unit, commercial mowers and dump truck.
- Performs basic servicing and maintenance of equipment.
- Assists with construction projects, maintenance of facilities, and other related/assigned tasks.
- Assists research personnel with research project implementation.
- Performs farm labor in support of research and agricultural operations.
- May assist in felling trees due to safety issues, disease and/or timber harvesting operations.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Knowledge of agricultural operations and natural resources.
- Ability to operate and service specialized agricultural and heavy equipment.
- Ability to recognize equipment or maintenance problems.
- Ability to accurately record data related to equipment maintenance and service schedules.
- Ability to perform agricultural/manual labor in inclement weather conditions including tree felling operations.
- Ability to work well with others on a daily basis.
- Self-motivated individual.
- Valid driver's license; must have or be able to obtain CDL heavy truck license within 6 months of date of hire.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in varying outdoor environments.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED required.
- At least two years of combined experience in forestry, logging, farm operations, natural resources management, landscaping, etc.
Application Process:
Interested candidates must complete an online application for the position in order to be considered: https://hr.utk.edu/
Created: 2024-06-13
Reference: 240000017K
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Knoxville
ZIP: 37918
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