Position Function:
To operate farm equipment to cultivate land, plant and harvest crops, apply pesticides and other farm related duties. Assist the Farm Supervisor and Farm Manager in supporting research operations at the Delta Research and Extension Center. Operate all types of farm equipment to conduct field operations involved in supporting agricultural research on cotton, corn, wheat, soybeans, and rice.
Salary Grade: 11
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
This position is located at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville, MS, an off campus site of Mississippi State University
Anticipated Appointment Date:
June 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Conduct field activities such as spraying, weighing, measuring, counting, handling soil, planting, and growing plants under standard operating procedures.
2. Prepares land for planting crops.
3. Assists in field operations such as hand hoeing, field maintenance, inventory, and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Performs general cleanup of equipment and facilities as requested.
4. Handle, mix, and apply pesticides in fields to ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
5. Marks, measures, and lays out crop fields for planting.
6. Operate equipment including cotton picker, combine, and tractor using various farm implements.
7. Perform other duties necessary as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma and six months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified AND six months of general experience
or
Any equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.
1. Valid driver’s license.
2. Must obtain a Certified Pesticide Applicators Certificate within 90 days of employment or complete the worker/handler training, whichever is applicable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to operate farm equipment. Ability to follow instructions. Knowledge of farm operations.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
1. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
2. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu
For more information contact:
Dr. Jeff Gore
PO Box 197
Stoneville, MS 38776
662-686-9311
Screening Date:
May 15, 2026, until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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