Job Description
Farm Operations Foreperson
Posting Number: SP005467P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Palouse Research Center
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
- Coordinate dryland farming, research, and foundation seed production activities
- Operate, maintain, repair, weld, and fabricate agricultural equipment and machinery
- Coordinate daily field operations, equipment use, maintenance, and work assignments
- Train and supervise temporary employees and provide technical direction on equipment operation and farm activities
- Manage foundation seed processing, records, inventory, and regulatory requirements
- Manage Federal Excess Property inventory and related program requirements
- Serve as acting operational lead in the absence of the Farm Operations Supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Two years of experience in agricultural production, farm operations, or a related field
- Experience with dryland farming practices (e.g., soil preparation, planting, cultivation, pesticide application, crop maintenance, and harvesting)
- Experience operating agricultural equipment and machinery (e.g., tractors, combines, planters, sprayers, trucks, and forklifts)
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing agricultural equipment and machinery (e.g., routine maintenance, diagnosing mechanical problems, replacing parts, and performing repairs)
- Experience with welding, cutting, fabrication, and metal repair (e.g., repairing equipment, machinery, vehicles, gates, or other metal structures)
- Experience maintaining operational, equipment, maintenance, or seed production records (e.g., production records, equipment logs, maintenance records, and seed records)
Required Education:
- None
Required Other:
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles
- Possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or obtain with six months of hire
- Professional Pesticide Applicator License, or obtain within six months of hire
- Forklift certification, or obtain within six months of hire
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends holidays, and overtime seasonally
Additional Preferred:
- Degree in agriculture, agronomy, mechanics, Agriculture system management or related field
- Experience with foundation, breeder, or certified seed production and handling (e.g., planting, harvesting, cleaning, treating, processing, storage, and maintaining seed identity)
- Effective communication skills for providing tours and interacting with customers
- Knowledge of the requirements of field research
- Knowledge of proper chemical application safety procedures
- Experience in:
- Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals
- Following good safety practices
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Must be able to:
- Work in adverse environmental conditions and with toxic chemicals
- Sit for long periods of time in a tractor
- Climb ladders, stairs, bend, and stoop
- Lift, Carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 75 pounds
- Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
- Work in inclement weather conditions
Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $25 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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