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