Agricultural Assistant
Agricultural Assistant
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Job Description
Overview
This is a full time benefit eligible fiscal year (twelve month) appointment. The successful applicant for this position Agricultural Assistant 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 semitruck 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
ADA
The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors in an office space event space or public space are protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).
Outdoors incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment and conditions that may affect the respiratory system such as fumes odors dusts mists gases and poor ventilation. Bending crawling and crouching may be required.
Incumbents may be required to lift push and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
College/Department Highlights
The Utah Agricultural Experiment Station (UAES) is part of a network of researchers and facilities at the nations landgrant universities and is committed to improving agriculture and natural resources for the people of Utah. Experiment station research provides the sciencebased information used by Extension specialists and agents to assist people in every state in the nation. At research facilities on the Utah State University campus and throughout the state the UAES supports hundreds of research projects. It operates labs that test soils plant tissue irrigation water and livestock feed. It supports research on food safety and processing plant and animal genetics and economic and social forces that shape families and communities. UAES brings agriculture into harmony with sustainable use of natural resources.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435)or.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Employment Type
Full-Time
