Farm Attendant, Lead (Yuma) (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona

  • Yuma, AZ
  • 13 days ago
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    Skills

    • Agricultural Cropsunmatched
    • Agricultural Equipmentunmatched
    • Agricultureunmatched
    • Backhoe Loaderunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • GPS (Global Positioning System)unmatched
    • Gardeningunmatched
    • Graderunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched

    Description

    • Operate and synchronize tractors and cultivation equipment for crop-specific operations such as weeding, cultivation, and field conditioning.
    • Calibrate implements to ensure precise application and minimal crop disturbance.
    • Assist with adapting techniques based on crop type, soil conditions, and research requirements.
    • Operate and precisely configure heavy agricultural equipment for land preparation, including deep ripping, chiseling, disking, plowing, and laser leveling.
    • Utilize GPS-guided and precision agriculture technologies to ensure field accuracy, soil uniformity, and optimal seedbed conditions.
    • Perform routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
    • Identify, troubleshoot, and report mechanical or operational issues to minimize downtime.
    • Perform diverse farm support activities including operating support equipment (water trucks, graders, backhoes) and assisting with research and infrastructure projects.
    • Conduct routine equipment maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs.
    • Maintain accurate records of daily tractor operations, field activities, and equipment usage.
    • Identify and report equipment issues to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and compliance.
    • Prepare planting beds using advanced tractor-mounted implements and GPS auto-guidance systems.
    • Perform listing and bed shaping operations to achieve consistent row spacing and alignment.
    • Monitor and adjust equipment in real time to maintain precision standards.
    • Operate and maintain harvesting equipment specific to multiple crops (e.g., combines, cotton pickers, swathers, forklifts, and transport vehicles).
    • Ensure efficient harvesting operations while maintaining crop quality and minimizing losses.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Knowledge of a variety of cultivating equipment for specific crops.
    • Strong understanding of land preparation techniques and best practices.
    • Ability to operate heavy machinery safely and effectively.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationYuma, AZ

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