Job Description
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
Job Tags
Full time, Outdoor,