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Miller Farm Equipment Operator

Employer
University of Vermont
Location
Burlington, VT
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Advertising/Posting Title:

Miller Farm Equipment Operator

Diversity Statement:

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary:

This is a staff position for the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Paul Miller Farm, supporting our dairy and equine operations. Reports to the Miller Farm’s management within UVM’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Assist farm management with oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Miller Farm teaching facility.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):

Demonstrated knowledge of heavy equipment operation, including farm tractors, front-end loaders, skid steers and experience pulling trailers, wagons and farm implements using 3-point hitch, drawbar and power take-off. Initial employment contingent upon successful completion of physical screening and background check. Must be able to work independently to complete scheduled activities. Must have a valid Vermont drivers license or the ability to obtain. Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience working with large animals in a farm environment, in particular on dairies or equine operations. Experience working with college students a plus.

Anticipated Pay Range:

$22-$25

Other Information:

Work shifts will require some early mornings and weekends.
UVM’s standard work week is Monday through Sunday, any hours worked over 40 during a standard work week will qualify as overtime.
This position may require non-standard work hours, including work on holidays.

Special Conditions:

Non-standard work hours required, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), 40 hour work week, Weekend work required, Bargaining Unit Position - United Electrical Workers, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Position:

Yes, UE ($18.25 minimum hourly rate)

Job Open Date:

01/15/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Title:

Animal Care OC3 N

Posting Number:

S5492PO

Department:

Plant & Animal Biology Fclty/51060

Position Number :

016398

Employee FTE :

1.0

Employee Term :

12

Organization

Read our Diversity Profile UVM campus

The University of Vermont’s hilltop campus looks out across one of America’s most vibrant small cities to Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains beyond. Here, students’ educational experience and activities are enriched by our location — from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, and independent spirit of Vermont.

UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship. With a commitment to undergraduate education, UVM professors — world-class researchers, scholars, and artists — bring their discoveries into the classroom and their students into the field.

You’ll find UVM faculty and students studying the effects of climate change aboard the Melosira, a research vessel and floating lab; testing new vaccines at the on-campus medical center; launching local start-ups; and working with refugees at Burlington community centers.

UVM doctorsSince 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. The fifth oldest university in New England, UVM boasts a legacy of important firsts in education: the first college to declare public support of freedom of religion and the first to admit women and African-Americans to Phi Beta Kappa.

Today, the university continues to provide endless ways to explore the world, challenge ideas, and dig in on the most pressing issues of our time.

At a glance:

  • Founded in 1791, became a Land Grant university in 1862
  • Home to seven undergraduate schools and colleges, the Honors College, Graduate College, Larner College of Medicine, and Division of Continuing and Distance Education
  • Enrollment: 10,267 undergraduates, 1,462 graduate students, 461 medical students, 23 post-baccalaureate certificates, 892 non-degree students
  • 1,556 full- and part-time faculty
  • Offering 100+ bachelor’s degree programs, 50 master’s programs, 29 accelerated master’s programs, and 22 doctoral programs
  • 18 Division I athletic teams
  • “UVM” stands for Universitas Viridis Montis, Latin for University of the Green MountainsUVM prof

Our vision

To be among the nation’s premier small research universities, preeminent in our comprehensive commitment to liberal education, environment, health and public service.

Our mission

To create, evaluate, share and apply knowledge and to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work dedication to the global community, a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. 

About Burlington:

UVM BurlingtonUVM’s hometown perennially appears on national rankings that laud its livability, access to nature and recreation (including the best skiing in the northeast), thriving food and music scene, rising identity as a technology and innovation hub, and its status as a top college town. City perks include an active pedestrian marketplace in the heart of downtown, 8 miles of waterfront along Lake Champlain featuring stunning sunsets over the Adirondacks beyond, and a 12-mile paved bike trail that runs along the lake. Burlington’s nickname, BTV, comes from the code for its airport, just 10 minutes from campus. With Montreal a 90-minute and Boston a 3.5-hour drive away, international and metropolitan culture are easily accessible for weekend adventures.

With a metro-area population of approximately 210,000, Burlington is Vermont’s largest city. In addition to UVM, large local employers include Global Foundries, GE Healthcare, Keurig Green Mountain, Dealer.com, Seventh Generation and Ben & Jerry’s Homemade. Vermont’s public K-12 schools are perennially ranked among the best in the nation.

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