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The SDSU Southeast Research Farm at Beresford, South Dakota is looking for a self-motivated, mechanically inclined and effective communicator to join our team as an Agricultural Foreman. The Southeast Research Farm has approximately 400 acres in grain and forage crop production, a feedlot for finishing beef cattle, a small swine finishing unit, and roughly 20 replacement heifers that are grazed on annual forages. The Agricultural foreman will carry out field operations in support of research and production work as directed by the Operations Manager and will need to follow research protocols to ensure trials are completed successfully. This is a great opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills in crop and livestock production.
Job Responsibilities: To maintain, repair and operate farm equipment, particularly tractors, planters, sprayers, and combine so they are operational and “good to go” in order to meet the production and research needs of the Southeast Research Farm, and other duties as assigned by the farm's Operations Manager.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Preferred Qualifications:
Required License: Valid driver’s license. Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire date. Certification for Beef Quality Assurance, Pork Quality Assurance, and Transportation Quality Assurance for work with livestock will be expected within 3 months of hire.
Comments: South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the university to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to the university’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Posting #:CSA01824P
Benefits: South Dakota State University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.
Application Procedures: South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site; to apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. If you have questions about the position, please call Brad Rops at the Southeast Research Farm (605-563-2989). [SE8288 - 80610]
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-4128.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.04 - $22.54 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$82k-108k (estimate)
10/18/2023
06/11/2024
sdstate.net
Brookings, SD
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