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Senior Farm Equipment Operator – Middle TN Research & Education Center (Spring Hill, TN) (UTIA) – 240000018H
Description
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.
Job
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Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Spring Hill
Organization
Rec-Middle Tn Research & Educ Ctr
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Institute of Agriculture
Job Posting
Jun 18, 2024, 3:58:23 PM
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