Farm Yard & Heavy Equipment Maintenance Tech

Innovative Livestock Services, LLC; Lyons (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Feedlot, Inc. in Lyons, Kansas is seeking a maintenance laborer to join the yard maintenance team. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment, installing fencing, repairing bunks, and performing farm maintenance including water systems and electrical tasks.

The candidate must pass post-offer testing and follow OSHA safety procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with 1–3 months related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience.
• Ability to read and perform basic math operations.
• Must be able to pass post offer employment testing.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Pull and relocate fencing and install new pen fencing.
• Drain and clean water tanks.
• Set out and apply insecticides or pesticides under licensed direction.
• Clean and repair feed bunks; may require heavy equipment training.
• Dig trenches; install water lines.
• Perform hot works (welding/fabrication).
• Maintain sprinkler and dewatering systems.
• Perform general farm maintenance and electrical tasks.
• Comply with OSHA/safety procedures and maintain yard/building cleanliness.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Adaptability

Punctuality

Dependability

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Oral communication

Written communication

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience/training

Job description

Knight Feedlot, Inc. in Lyons, Kansas is seeking a maintenance laborer to join the yard maintenance team. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment, installing fencing, repairing bunks, and performing farm maintenance including water systems and electrical tasks.

The candidate must pass post-offer testing and follow OSHA safety procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with 1–3 months related experience preferred.