Feed truck driver

Agupdate; Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Agupdate in the Harrisburg area is seeking a reliable feed truck driver to load, mix, and deliver rations for feedlot cattle. You will operate the batching computer, read bunk charts, and ensure even distribution of feed across pens.

The role includes basic truck maintenance and routine upkeep. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required; a CDL is helpful. Wages based on experience; must pass a drug test.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher must be obtained.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience as feed truck driver preferred.
• Must pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Load and mix each ration for each pen using the batching system.
• Operate the batching computer and read bunk charts for accurate rations.
• Deliver feed to pens with even distribution and ensure proper truck loading.
• Perform routine maintenance on feed trucks and equipment as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Batching computer

Read bunk charts

Mechanical maintenance

Lifting 50 lbs

CDL helpful

Education

High school diploma or higher

Valid driver’s license

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