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Agricultural Assistant

Requisition ID: 2024-7739

of Openings: 2

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc Department: Agricultural Experiment Station Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview This is a full time, benefit eligible, fiscal year (twelve month) appointment. The successful applicant for this position (Agricultural Assistant III) will work under the direction of the Ag Experiment Station Crops Supervisor to conduct general crop production practices, coordinate deliveries, transport feed products and manure, and maintain adequate records of transport and delivery of the products. Additionally, he/she will assist in the everyday duties and responsibilities of the farm. She/he will have to be able to work flexible hours to accommodate the busy harvest season and hauling of products.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and provide adequate records for both feed and manure products effectively to proper personnel.
• Experienced in operation of agricultural equipment including: agricultural tractors, hay and forage equipment, front end loaders, and assorted farm implements.
• Operate equipment carefully and effectively to ensure proper storage and handling of agricultural commodities.
• Work closely with Farm Manager to maintain equipment and responsible facilities.
• Assist in farm responsibilities which could include, but are not restricted to soil preparation, planting, watering, spraying, and harvesting of commodities.
• Obtain, or stay current, a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and appropriate licensing. Position may include operation of semi-truck with a variety of trailers (including hydraulic silage/manure, hopper grain, and flatbed trailers).

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of crop production, or related agricultural/machinery experience.
• Associates degree or equivalent in an agriculturally related discipline.
• Valid Utah Drivers License and ability to obtain Class A CDL required within first 90 days of employment.

• May require evening and weekend availability. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to receive and ship materials

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written, with vendors, and university staff and faculty members.
• Requires walking/standing approximately 65% of time; sitting approximately 20% of time; lifting up to 100 lbs. approximately 5% of time; stooping, forward bending and crouching approximately 10% of time.
• Requires ability to operate and maintain agricultural equipment and trucks.
• Requires ability to read written instructions, regulations, and other documentation and use appropriate sources to locate valid information related to position responsibilities.

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent... For full info follow application link.

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