Agricultural Technician

Virginia Tech; Raphine (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking an Agricultural Technician to assist with day-to-day farm operations at the AREC. The role involves operating a tractor, planter/no-till drill, chainsaws and multiple farm implements, as well as haymaking and crop harvesting tasks.

The position supports cattle management, breeding activities and routine maintenance while adhering to Virginia Tech policies. Candidates must be able to lift 75 pounds and work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock and/or crop production.
• Experience in operating agricultural equipment and vehicles.
• Experience or ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift 75 pounds or more.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor, planter/no-till drill, chainsaws and various farm implements.
• Make hay, harvest crops, perform minor facilities maintenance and fence repair.
• Assist with cattle handling, calving, breeding and moving cattle.
• Perform general maintenance and inform the Superintendent or Farm Manager of problems.

Skills

Livestock & crop production

Operate agricultural equipment

Heavy manual labor

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Superintendent and/or Farm Manager the Agricultural Technician will be responsible for operating a tractor, planter/no-till drill, chainsaws and various farm implements. Making hay, harvesting crops, minor facilities maintenance and fence repair. Experience working with cattle, calving, breeding and moving cattle.

Under the direction of the Superintendent and/or Farm Manager the Agricultural Technician will be responsible for operating a tractor, planter/no-till drill, chainsaws and various farm implements. Making hay, harvesting crops, minor facilities maintenance and fence repair. Experience working with cattle, calving, breeding and moving cattle.

Perform other tasks as assigned for the overall operation of the AREC policies pertaining to the general maintenance of all vehicles, equipment and implements and informs the Superintendent and/or Farm Manager of problems that arise.

Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor work visas for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with livestock and/or crop production.
• Experience in operating agricultural equipment and vehicles.
• Experience or ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift 75 pounds or more.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of pasture maintenance and management.
• Experience with precision ag technology.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$20.00 - $22.00; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

Approximately 29 hours per week/1500 hours per year.

Review Date

October 5, 2026; open until filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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