Agri Farm Technician

Job Title

Staff - Engineering, Science, Agriculture

This position is responsible for the day-to-day farming activities. Responsibilities include but not limited to operating farm machinery and equipment for the purposes of plowing, disking, land planning and planting row crops such as rice, soybeans, corn, grain sorghum, wheat and cover crops. This position will also be responsible for operating heavy equipment such as but not limited to track hoe, backhoe, & road grader as well as operating grain trucks and trailers for the purpose of hauling seed to grain elevators and UADA Foundation Seed destinations.

Other duties will or could include irrigation, rouging, spraying and harvesting crops. Assist in station equipment maintenance and upkeep. Assist in general station maintenance and upkeep which includes shop, office buildings and station houses. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum:
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

Preferred:
At least 1 year experience in row crop farming. Must demonstrate the ability to operate a grain truck with 42' hopper bottom trailer. The ability to show up for work on time and daily.

Additional Information:

Ability to work on weekends and 40+ hours a week as needed.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Driving, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting

Climbing, Grasping, Kneeling, Stooping

Balancing, Crawling, Feeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Standing

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