Laborer Agricultural I

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position. To perform and assist in routine agricultural labor.

Responsibilities

• Move, load and unload supplies, materials, tools, and equipment
• Assist with cultivating, and harvesting field crops
• Assist in erecting fences, gates, shed and related agricultural facilities
• Operate tractors and truck with attachments such as plows, disc, drag and cultivators
• Lubricate and assist with routine maintenance of farm equipment and machinery
• Cleans barns, sheds, pen and related agricultural facilities
• Affords with the loading, hauling and spreading of manure using solid and liquid spreaders
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Summary of Health Risks

• Drive a university vehicle that requires a commercial license
• Wear a respirator (not including a paper mask designed for comfort)
• Work in a noisy (at or above 85 decibels) area

Summary of Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds
• Pushing up to 1000 pounds using farming equipment
• Climbing silos and farming equipment