Arlington Sprayer Agricultural Equipment Operator II
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 25 - 27
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Agricultural Equipment Opr IIJob Summary:
The Arlington Agricultural Research Station supports almost all disciplines in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. This position is responsible for all aspects of agricultural field operations which include: tillage planting and harvest fertilization and manure handling related to the crop and livestock operations on the Station. This position is primarily responsible for application of crop protection products to crop research and cropland used for feed for livestock. This position is also responsible for operating tandem axle trucks and other equipment related to the transportation of equipment materials and supplies for the Station and College. This position shall observe all applicable AAALAC Standards (international animal use and care guidelines) and safety standards.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Operates vehicles over 26000 lbs. to deliver and receive freight and inspects loads and unloads materials to ensure safe and efficient transport.
- Stages equipment and machines in preparation of agricultural activities
- Maintains organization of designated facilities and associated supplies notifies appropriate entities of damaged materials or the need for supply replenishment
- 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
- Documents completion of duties according to established policies and procedures
- Applies pesticides in accordance with best practices and established rules policies and regulations
Department:
Arlington Agricultural Research Station - Arlington WI
Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $25.00 - $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: Qualifications: Experience operating and maintaining agricultural machinery (e.g. tractors manure tankers pesticide sprayers front-end loaders skid steers) in an agricultural or similar research settings with quality and documentation standards. Experience with using trucks to transport equipment materials supplies or livestock. Experience operating and maintaining agricultural field crop sprayers and pesticide mixing/loading equipment. Experience conducting crop research including field trials data collection and adherence to research protocols Possession a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License Possession a Commercial Applicators License H.S. Diploma Preferred 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. Andrew Vaudt HR Generalist () Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.Preferred Qualifications:
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Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
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