Farm Technician: Field Operations and Equipment

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, NE, seeks a Farm Hand to support 3,000 acres of row crops and related operations. You will operate tractors, maintain facilities, perform equipment repairs, and assist with irrigation and crop production in all weather.

Expected duties include field activities, road maintenance, and other tasks as assigned, with irregular hours and possible evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus one year of experience in agriculture is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic agronomic principles used in forage crop production.
• Knowledge and ability to operate and adjust agricultural field equipment and perform basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors to transport supplies and harvested crops.
• Maintain facility grounds and roadsides.
• Perform routine farm equipment maintenance and repair.
• Perform field activities associated with irrigated and dry-land crop production.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the facility.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Equipment operation

Maintenance basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, NE, seeks a Farm Hand to support 3,000 acres of row crops and related operations. You will operate tractors, maintain facilities, perform equipment repairs, and assist with irrigation and crop production in all weather.

Expected duties include field activities, road maintenance, and other tasks as assigned, with irregular hours and possible evenings or weekends.