• Operate, maintain, modify and calibrate farm tractors, agricultural equipment, irrigation system components, and other equipment used on the job.
• Maintain records including but not limited to equipment maintenance, parts inventory, safety inspections, and fuel records.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of an automatic irrigation system including pump station, below ground main lines, above ground supply system, and digital controllers.
• Assist in all phases of weed control, including herbicide application, mechanical control and hand weeding.
• Assist in all phases of crop nutrition including fertilizer applications and crop tissue and soil sampling.
• Wear safety personal protective equipment, maintain facility, and maintain a safe working environment. Participate in and complete required safety training.
• Supervise labor in various nursery operations. Will be working with a contract labor crew on a daily basis during certain times of the year.
• Serve as a team member and/or leader in group work improvement projects.
• Work extended hours, weekends and holidays, outdoors in all types of weather conditions as required. Examples would be weekend irrigation duty or repair, planting season, and lifting season to meet production goals.
• Ability to work closely with colleagues to meat peak needs and production goals.
• Adapt quickly to changing conditions including job functions.
• Ability to be innovative and resourceful to accomplish goals.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Department: Daily interaction with Supervisor (Production Coordinator and or Nursery Manager). Frequent interaction with peers in the immediate work group.
• Company: Interaction with peers in other nursery and orchard groups across the company as related to seedling production targets.
• Outside Company: May participate in outside conferences and symposia when appropriate.

• Tractor and forklift operation experience preferred.
• Private Pesticide applicator license preferred, but not required.
• Basic math, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Associate Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, or 3+ years experience operating and maintaining agricultural equipment in lieu of education.
• Good human relations skills to serve as a team member.

This is heavy work exerting 40-100 pounds of force repeatedly. Work may involve climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. Workers are subject to inside and outside environment, noise, vibration, working hazards, fumes, odors, dust, wood smoke and chemicals. Visual acuity is required for equipment and vehicle operation; requires hearing sufficient to perceive noises for diagnostic purposes.

Why Join ArborGen?

This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors in a dynamic environment where your skills contribute to the production of high-quality forest seedlings and the future of sustainable forestry. We value proactive team members who take pride in their work, embrace teamwork, and are committed to excellence in nursery operations. If you’re ready to grow your career with an innovative organization dedicated to advancing forestry through science and sustainable practices, we’d love to hear from you.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.