Senior Farm Equipment Operator - Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Oliver Springs, TN) UTIA
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Farming / Fishing / Forestry
Posted on April 11, 2024
Senior Farm Equipment Operator
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.
Qualifications :
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.
- 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.
- High school diploma/GED required.
- At least three years of experience in forestry, farm operations or natural resources.
- Must have or able to obtain CDL heavy truck license within 6 months of date of hire.
Interested candidates must complete an online application for the position in order to be considered: https://hr.utk.edu/
