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Agricultural Assistant - Dairy

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY • Logan, UT • 3d ago

Requisition ID: 2025-9442

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Other

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

College: Quinney College of Agric and Nat Res

Department: Agricultural Experiment Station

Advertised Salary: Minimum $42,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

This is a full time, benefit eligible, fiscal year (twelve month) appointment. The successful applicant for this position of Agricultural Assistant III will work under the direction of the Ag Experiment Station Livestock Supervisor to conduct general ruminant livestock production practices, coordinate deliveries, transport feed products and manure, and maintain adequate livestock records. Additionally, he/she will assist in the everyday duties and responsibilities of the farm. Flexible hours are required to accommodate daily livestock needs.

Responsibilities

Experienced in operation of agricultural equipment including: agricultural tractors, hay and forage equipment, front end loaders, and assorted farm implements.

Assist in farm responsibilities which include, but are not restricted to: feeding, cleaning, vaccinating, parturition, and other livestock production practices.

General understanding of ruminant nutrition, feed @types, and ration development.

Ensuring accurate mixing and feeding of delegated rations to appropriate animals.

General cleaning and maintenance of feedlot pens and farm facilities.

Assisting and ensuring accurate collection of research and production data using provided animal production software.

Rotating weekend animal care responsibilities.

Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and appropriate licensing. Position may include operation of semi-truck with a variety of trailers (including livestock trailers, hydraulic silage/manure, and flatbed trailers).

Supporting UAES in Livestock and Crop production practices as assigned.

Operate equipment carefully and effectively to ensure proper storage and handling of agricultural commodities.

Work closely with Livestock Manager to maintain equipment and responsible facilities.

Communicate and provide adequate records for both feed and manure products effectively to proper personnel.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of animal production, or related agricultural experience.

May require evening and weekend availability.

Valid Utah Driver's License and possess ability to obtain Class A CDL if necessary for operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written, with vendors, and university staff and faculty members.

Ability to care for animals and receive and ship materials.

Requires ability to operate and maintain agricultural equipment and trucks.

Requires ability to read written instructions, regulations, and other documentation and use appropriate sources to locate valid information related to position responsibilities.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).

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