Farm Equipment Operator

Job description

Position Function: To operate farm equipment to cultivate land, plant and harvest crops, apply pesticides and other farm related duties. Assist the Farm Supervisor and Farm Manager in supporting research operations at the Delta Research and Extension Center. Operate all types of farm equipment to conduct field operations involved in supporting agricultural research on cotton, corn, wheat, soybeans, and rice. Salary Grade : 11: Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: This position is located at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville, MS, an off campus site of Mississippi State University Anticipated Appointment Date: June 2026. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Conduct field activities such as spraying, weighing, measuring, counting, handling soil, planting, and growing plants under standard operating procedures. 2. Prepares land for planting crops. 3. Assists in field operations such as hand hoeing, field maintenance, inventory, and maintenance...