Arlington Sprayer - Agricultural Equipment Operator II

• Operates vehicles over 26,000 lbs. to deliver and receive freight and inspects, loads, and unloads materials to ensure safe and efficient transport.

• Stages equipment and machines in preparation of agricultural activities

• Maintains organization of designated facilities and associated supplies, notifies appropriate entities of damaged materials or the need for supply replenishment

• Operates, cleans, and repairs basic and complex agricultural machines and equipment to ensure safety and operable functionality and to adhere to established rules, policies, and regulations

• Documents completion of duties according to established policies and procedures

• Applies pesticides in accordance with best practices and established rules, policies, and regulations

Arlington Agricultural Research Station - Arlington, WI

The anticipated salary range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

• Experience operating and maintaining agricultural machinery (e.g., tractors, manure tankers, pesticide sprayers, front-end loaders, skid steers), in an agricultural or similar research settings with quality and documentation standards.

• Experience with using trucks to transport equipment, materials, supplies, or livestock.

• Experience operating and maintaining agricultural field crop sprayers and pesticide mixing/loading equipment.

• Experience conducting crop research, including field trials, data collection, and adherence to research protocols

• Possession a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License

• Possession a Commercial Applicators License

H.S. Diploma Preferred

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

Cover Letter (optional) - Refer to your related work experience

Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Andrew Vaudt, HR Generalist (andrew.vaudt@wisc.edu)

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