"Agricultural Equipment Operator"

Job Summary

The Hancock Agricultural Research Station is a 412-acre vegetable research farm located in the Central Sands area of Wisconsin. Field trials at the station are related to potatoes, field corn, sweet corn, soybeans, snap beans, carrots, cucumbers and switchgrass. The station is also home to the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Storage Research Facility.

The Agricultural Equipment Operator II position operates, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems in a variety of landscapes. This position is responsible for irrigation management and the operation and maintenance of the irrigation equipment used at the station. Operation and maintenance of field equipment and performing occasional building maintenance tasks are also part of the responsibilities of this position. Since we are seeking two Agricultural Equipment Operator II positions, applicants with some experience in any of these areas are encouraged to apply.

This position will have a full year FTE of 87.5%. (3 months of winter will be at 50% FTE and the other 9 months of the year will be at 100% FTE)

Key Job Responsibilities

• Operates, cleans, and repairs basic and complex agricultural machines and equipment to ensure safety and operable functionality and to adhere to established rules, policies, and regulations
• Maintains organization of designated facilities and associated supplies, notifies appropriate entities of damaged materials or the need for supply replenishment
• Stages equipment and machines in preparation of agricultural activities
• Documents completion of duties according to established policies and procedures
• Operates, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems in a variety of landscapes

Department

Hancock Agricultural Research Station

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

Required Qualifications

• Experience operating tractors and or other farm equipment for agronomic functions such as tillage, fertilizer application, planting/seeding, and crop harvest.
• Experience operating all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, and pickup trucks for general farm use on and off road.
• Experience performing computer software navigation for time entry and absence reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing basic maintenance and repairs on tractors, skid loaders, pick-up trucks, all-terrain vehicles, and other farm equipment.
• Experience in proper set up, calibration, and making adjustments to farm equipment as required to meet research and field condition needs.
• Experience in proper operation and maintenance of irrigation systems and related equipment

Education

None required

How to Apply

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

Cover Letter (optional) - Refer to your related work experience

Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.