Agricultural Technician: Livestock & Field Equipment

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Raphine (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech Agricultural Technician position involves operating a tractor, planter/no-till drill, chainsaws and various farm implements. Responsibilities include making hay and harvesting crops, performing minor facilities maintenance and fence repair.

You will work with cattle, calving, breeding and moving cattle, and perform other tasks to support AREC operations and abide by Virginia Tech policies. A criminal conviction check is 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor, planter/no-till drill, chainsaws and various farm implements.
• Make hay, harvest crops, minor facilities maintenance and fence repair.
• Experience working with cattle, calving, breeding and moving cattle.
• Inform the Superintendent and/or Farm Manager of problems that arise and assist with AREC operations.

Skills

Livestock experience

Equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Virginia Tech Agricultural Technician position involves operating a tractor, planter/no-till drill, chainsaws and various farm implements. Responsibilities include making hay and harvesting crops, performing minor facilities maintenance and fence repair.

You will work with cattle, calving, breeding and moving cattle, and perform other tasks to support AREC operations and abide by Virginia Tech policies. A criminal conviction check is required.