Ensures proper operation of machinery by performing preventative maintenance and repair of all rolling stock and implements in the feedyard. Equipment included: Commodity trailers, cattle trucks, feed trucks, water trucks, tractors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential
- Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, and various hand/power tools.
- Completes preventative maintenance requirements such as oil, filter, lube and grease for rolling stock including feed trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
- Complete work orders on all repairs detailing parts, work completed, and time spent on repairs.
- Welding repair as needed, but not required
- Maintains shop appearance by disposing of trash, putting away supplies/tools, sweeping, etc…
- Fill out and complete a daily checklist including preventive maintenance items.
- Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.
Marginal
- Assist the other crews with maintenance and repair issues when needed (Feeding, Mill, Hospital, Processing)
- Other tasks or duties as required
Qualifications
- Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and heavy equipment including diesel engines.
- Basic knowledge of email; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Must be able to drive and operate equipment (trucks, loaders, tractors, etc.)
- Must be responsible and trustworthy
- Flexibility to work longer than normal schedule (earlier or later)
- Excellent safety skills and awareness needed
- Must be a team player
Requirements
Typical Physical Requirements
- Mostly very heavy work requiring exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally
- Requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
- Person subject to both inside & outside weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oil, and may have to wear a respirator in certain instances
Machines Operated
- Trucks
- Loaders
- Tractors
- Skid Steers
- Welding Equipment
- Other Heavy Equipment
Production Standards
- Keep up with all rolling stock maintenance and preventative maintenance
- Maintain all necessary records of preventative maintenance
Additional employment requirements are outlined in the Beef Northwest Feeders’ Employee Handbook and orientation process.