Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Agriculture
FarmAide(TractorDriver)
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“Farm Aide (Tractor Driver) at Texas A&M Agrilife Research. Skills: Tractor operation, Farm equipment maintenance, Field plot maintenance. Operate tractors for tilling soil. Operate farm equipment for planting”
Industry & Context.
Ability to lift heavy objects, Ability to move heavy objects, Ability to exert heavy force, Comfortable working alone, Works in varying weather, Works during irregular hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, Extensive knowledge of operating tractors, Experience performing maintenance on tractors, Ability to work independently, Ability to follow instructions, Ability to recognize hazards, Ability to meet physical demands, Knowledge of workplace health and safety, Good attention to detail, Excellent hand-eye coordination, Mechanical aptitude, Excellent verbal skills, Excellent written skills, Ability to use word processing, Ability to use spreadsheet programs, Ability to use database programs, Ability to multi-task, Ability to work cooperatively, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Ability to travel within the U.S
Nice to Have
Experience performing maintenance on tractors, Completed apprenticeship, Experience in a similar role, (Non-Commercial) Pesticide Applicator License
What You'll Do.
Operate tractors for tilling soil
Operate farm equipment for planting
Operate farm equipment for cultivating
Operate farm equipment for spreading seeds
Complete minor repairs on tractor
Complete minor repairs on farm equipment
Carry out regular maintenance of tractors
Carry out regular maintenance of farm implements
Carry out repairs of tractors
Carry out repairs of farm implements
Operate tractors safely
Operate tractors efficiently
Perform inspections of tractors
Perform inspections of attachments
Ensure attachments are well-lubricated
Participate in repair of farm machines
Participate in repair of equipment
Participate in repair of vehicles
Use tractors to transport materials
Use tractors to pull agricultural equipment
Use tractors to push agricultural equipment
Operate tractors with laser leveling equipment
Prepare fields with laser leveling
Report faults to Farm Manager
Report concerns to Farm Manager
Report faults to stakeholders
Report concerns to stakeholders
Complete maintenance duties
Use farm implements to plow
Use farm implements to plant
Use farm implements to harvest
Use farm implements to spray pesticides
Provide general field plot maintenance support
Remove irrigation items from test locations
Mow farm roadside areas
Pickup trash on facilities
Discard trash on facilities
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cooperatively with others; Report to relevant stakeholders
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
**Job Title** Farm Aide (Tractor Driver) **Agency** Texas A&M Agrilife Research **Department** Weslaco **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** Weslaco, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** ** _About Texas A &M AgriLife _** Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: * [Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service](https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/) * [Texas A&M AgriLife Research](https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/) * [College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University](https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/) * [Texas A&M Forest Service](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/) * [Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory](https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/) As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click [**here**](https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how **_you_** can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! _**Position Information** ___ The Farm Aide (Tractor Driver), under supervision, assists with the repairs, building, and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Operates farm machinery and cuts and rakes grass around farm buildings and pastures. Will transport materials, plow fields, plant seeds, harvest crops, apply fertilizer and perform tractor maintenance. **Responsibilities:** * Operate tractors and other farm equipment for tilling soil for planting, cultivating, and spreading crop seeds. * Complete minor repairs on tractor and farm equipment. * Drive and carrying out regular maintenance and repairs of tractors and other farm implements. * Operate tractors safely and efficiently. * Perf
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