Feed truck driver

Vance Airscoop; Harrisburg (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vance Airscoop is seeking a dependable feed truck driver to prepare and deliver rations to feedlot pens using a computer batching system. You will load, mix, and distribute feed with accuracy and care, maintaining timely operations.

The role requires basic mechanical skills, a HS diploma or higher, a valid license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. CDL is helpful, with opportunities for growth and safety training.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or higher.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience as feed truck driver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and mix rations for each pen using the batching system.
• Deliver feed with even distribution to bunks.
• Maintain and service feed trucks and related equipment.
• Assist with yard duties, inventory, and upkeep of the feed mill.

Skills

Livestock familiarity

Batching system

Truck operation

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Inventory

CDL helpful

Drug test

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or higher

Tools

Batching computer system

Truck maintenance

Job description

Objective: To supply appropriate quantity, quality, and timeliness of rations to feedlot cattle, taking care of feedlot equipment including trucks, pay loaders, and feedmill. Assisting commodity trucks in unloading, and utilizing the batching computer system for correct rations to pens and quantities.

• Load and mix each ration for each pen in feedlot by understanding the computer batching system, how to read and use this system and scale on trucks to ensure each ingredient is added to truck in correct quantity per ration per pen. This includes the micro-ingredient machine.
• Must be familiar with livestock
• Must be familiar with running a feed truck and delivering feed with even distribution in feed bunks.
• Mechanical skills needed include taking care of maintenance of feed trucks such as oil changes, and routine maintenance.
• Learning to read bunks a plus
• Having a CDL helpful for moving cattle from pasture to feedlot or back to grass.
• Experience with welding helpful
• Other duties as assigned may include:
  • Spraying weeds
  • Cleaning/scraping pens
  • Utilizing a 4-wheeler to check or oversee a project
  • Taking commodity inventory
  • Working on upkeep of feed mill

Physical requirements and skills needed:

Ability to lift 50 lbs

High school diploma or higher

Valid driver's license

Previous experience as feed truck driver preferred

Stable person with good work ethic

Ability to use computer to figure rations

Ability to take work direction and change priorities as needed

Knowledge and/or experience of animal nutrition helpful

Must pass a drug test

Wages based on experience and eagerness to learn