Senior Farm Equipment Operator

Description

Senior Farm Equipment Operator

(Oliver Springs, Tennessee)

 

Location: Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Cumberland Forest – Oliver Springs, Tennessee)

Summary: The position is solely responsible for the operation and maintenance of farm equipment, and field-related duties in support of the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center – UT Cumberland Forest operations and land-grant mission.

Responsibilities:

• Operates general purpose, specialized farm and heavy power equipment such as tractors, bulldozer/hauling unit, commercial mowers and dump truck.
• Performs basic servicing and maintenance of equipment.
• Assists with construction projects, maintenance of facilities, and other related/assigned tasks.
• Assists research personnel with research project implementation.
• Performs farm labor in support of research and agricultural operations.
• May assist in felling trees due to safety issues, disease and/or timber harvesting operations.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Knowledge of agricultural operations and natural resources.
• Ability to operate and service specialized agricultural and heavy equipment.
• Ability to recognize equipment or maintenance problems.
• Ability to accurately record data related to equipment maintenance and service schedules.
• Ability to perform agricultural/manual labor in inclement weather conditions including tree felling operations.
• Ability to work well with others on a daily basis.
• Self-motivated individual.
• Valid driver’s license; must have or be able to obtain CDL heavy truck license within 6 months of date of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying outdoor environments. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• At least two years of combined experience in forestry, logging, farm operations, natural resources management, landscaping, etc. 

Application Process:

Interested candidates must complete an online application for the position in order to be considered:

Job: Other Services Jobs
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Rec-Forest Resource Res & Educ Ctr
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jun 12, 2024, 1:48:13 PM