University of Wisconsin
Arlington Sprayer - Agricultural Equipment Operator II
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Agricultural Equipment Opr II
Job 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 26,000 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: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf
Required 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 Driver’s License
Possession a Commercial Applicators License
Education: H.S. Diploma Preferred
How to Apply: 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.
Contact Information: Andrew Vaudt, HR Generalist (andrew.vaudt@wisc.edu)
Institutional Statement on Diversity: 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 fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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 Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for 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 to. Please 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.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
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Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Agricultural Equipment Opr II
Job 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 26,000 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: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf
Required 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 Driver’s License
Possession a Commercial Applicators License
Education: H.S. Diploma Preferred
How to Apply: 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.
Contact Information: Andrew Vaudt, HR Generalist (andrew.vaudt@wisc.edu)
Institutional Statement on Diversity: 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 fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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 Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for 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 to. Please 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.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
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