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Agriculture Worker III (Yuma, AZ)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Yuma

Mar 08, 2025

Agriculture Worker III (Yuma, AZ)
Posting Number	req22133
Department	Yuma Agricultural Center
Department Website Link	https://experimentstation.arizona.edu/yuma-agricultural-center
Location	Yuma
Address	Yuma, AZ USA
Position Highlights	Performing higher skilled equipment operations such as Lasering leveling, GPS guided listing equipment, heavy equipment operation experience, and precise handling of cultivation equipment. The employee will be performing delicate and precise operations for the successful conditioning of soil, planting precision, and delicate cultivating operations. Position will be expected to work over weekends. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Land preparation - Ability to set heavy equipment for proper handling of soil such as deep chiseling, ripping, disking, plowing, and land leveling and operating heavy agricultural equipment. Employee will have to be able to understand and operate sophisticated lasering leveling equipment such as infrared lasers, laser transmitters, and receivers; Listing beds in preparation for planting a variety of crops - Listing beds requires operation of tractors with sophisticated equipment such as computerized GPS systems for automated tractor guidance. Employee will be responsible for monitoring, setting, and performing the special listing operations to achieve perfect straight rows; Cultivation Practices - Employee will be familiar with the variety of cultivating equipment for specific crops and Employee will also be responsible for setting cultivation equipment for precise applications. Both Tractor and cultivating equipment will need to be synchronized for precise work. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift/transport up to 50 lbs
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with irrigation practices such as sprinkler, furrow and drip irrigation. Experience performing higher skilled equipment operations such as Lasering leveling, GPS guided listing equipment, heavy equipment operation experience, and precise handling of cultivation equipment. Experience performing delicate and precise operations for the successful conditioning of soil, planting precision, and delicate cultivating operations.
FLSA	Agricultural Exemption
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Agriculture and Extension
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$18.15 - $22.69
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	4
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$18.15
Grade Range Midpoint	$22.69
Grade Range Maximum	$27.23
Career Stream and Level	OC3
Job Family	Agriculture
Job Function	Agriculture & Extension
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	3/24/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	angelica gomez, angelicag1@arizona.edu
Open Date	3/6/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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