Position Information
Working Title Ag Equipment Operator (Mead, NE)
Department Husker Genetics-0915
Requisition Number S_231213
Posting Open Date 12/20/2023
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 02/26/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
As an Ag Equipment Operator, you will:

• Be responsible for farming, production, and research operations including field preparation, crop planting, treatment, and harvest in research plots.
• Operate and maintain modern farming and seed conditioning equipment.
• Operate seed conditioning plant, preserving, packaging, and storing seed.
• Provide general farm support including disking, cultivation, irrigation, mowing, etc.
• Serve as a primary fertilizer applicator for both research and non-research allocated land.
• Install and operate precision agricultural software and equipment.
• Collect, download, and report on research data using GIS and GPS systems.

This position is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center ( ENREEC ) near Mead and Ithaca, NE. ENREEC is conveniently located within 30 minutes of both Omaha and Lincoln metro areas.
EPA Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator license, Commercial Driver's License Class B, NRD Nitrogen Application certification, and Forklift and sprayer operation certification must be obtained within six months of employment. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.
We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:

• Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
• Retirement plans with university match
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma plus four years of experience in commercial or family farm-based agriculture; OR Associate degree in agriculture or related field plus two years of experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Working knowledge of farm machinery/equipment operation and application of herbicides/fertilizer/insecticides.

Preferred Qualifications

• GIS and GPS software use and installation experience preferred but not required.
• Commercial Driver's License Class B preferred but not required prior to hire.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes
Physical Required Yes
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $18.50/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Please call Human Resources at 402-472-3101

Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Evenings and weekends may be required seasonally
Work Location (City, State) Mead, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe your years of agriculture experience including family farm and commercial ag:
   (Open Ended Question)
2. * Please list agricultural equipment you have used including year and model:
   (Open Ended Question)
3. * Describe your experience using GPS:
   (Open Ended Question)
4. * Describe your experience with production and processing of seed.
   (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents
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