Employment

Farm Equipment Operator

A Farm Equipment Operator position is available immediately at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, MN. The Farm Equipment Operator will assist the farm manager in all areas of fieldwork and farm machinery operations. Utilizing modern equipment and the latest precision ag technologies allows us to be on the leading edge of today’s advanced farming technology and practices. 

The position is a 100% full-time 12-month continuing position with amazing University of Minnesota health care benefits, retirement, and optional retirement plans are available, flexible spending account options, and the benefit of working in a small department with great people. Medical and dental plans are subsidized by the University to keep costs lower for its employees.

Essential Qualifications:

  1. Requires one to two years of power-driven farm equipment experience in a large-scale farming operation. 
  2. Must have or the ability to obtain at minimum a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The successful candidate is encouraged to obtain the license within three (3) months; however, the license must be obtained within six months of the initial appointment of the position. 
  3. Knowledge of or the ability to learn electronic guiding systems. 
  4. Must have or have the ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license within six (6) months of hire. 
  5. Position requires the ability to walk or stand for most of the day, be able to climb grain tanks, climb 85’ up a grain leg, bend, climb; carry, lift, push, and pull 50 lbs. or more. 
  6. Ability to work rotating shifts as required for sugar beet harvest. 
  7. Evidence of effective communication, cooperation, and collaboration with staff and project investigators.

 

Contact Lionel Olson regarding any questions: 218-281-8616

Summer Field Technicians

NWROC is looking for persons 16 years and older to work alongside top class scientists and with their agricultural projects. Utilize the latest field & lab equipment.  Work with pride during the months of June, July, and August with little to no weekends, 8:00am-4:30pm. Pay starting at $15. No experience required. This type of work looks great on a resume for college or applying for another job! Download the application form (PDF).

If you have any questions please reach out to Megan Benoit at [email protected] or 218-281-8610.