Senior Farm Equipment Operator - Middle TN Research & Education Center (Spring Hill, TN) (UTIA)

Spring Hill, Tennessee

Employer: University of Tennessee
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Senior Farm Equipment Operator

Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center

Located in Spring Hill, Tennessee

Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Job Description

  • Performance of duties will be within the agriculture production unit
  • Operate general purpose, specialized farm, and heavy power equipment
  • Perform basic servicing and maintenance of equipment
  • Perform farm labor in support of research and agricultural operations
  • Assist poultry unit leader during daily operational tasks and critical production periods
  • Assist poultry unit leader manage emergency events
  • Assist with livestock beef production/feeding
  • Perform other duties deemed necessary by director


Qualifications:

Required Skills

  • Knowledge of agriculture operations
  • Ability to operate and service specialized agricultural and heavy equipment
  • Ability to recognize equipment and maintenance problems
  • Ability to record data related to equipment maintenance and service schedules
  • Ability to perform agricultural/manual labor in inclement weather conditions
  • Ability to work directly with livestock and associated production practices
  • Ability to work well with others on a daily basis
  • Self-motivated individual


Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred


Other Conditions of Employment Required to perform essential functions of this position

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Willingness to obtain pesticide application certification
  • Willingness to obtain a commercial drivers license


Experience

  • Minimum 1 year farm experience which can include pre-graduate work experience on family or other farm/ agricultural enterprise.
Created: 2024-06-19
Reference: 240000018H
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Spring Hill

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