Heavy Equipment & Yard Maintenance Laborer (Weekend Feed Truck)

Ilsbeef; Kansas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton County Feeders in Ellinwood, KS is seeking a full-time yard maintenance laborer. The role involves general yard upkeep, operating heavy equipment to level and shape dirt, and assisting the feed department by driving a feed truck every other weekend.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; ability to read simple text and perform basic math; and the willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; or one to three month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Ability: Read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words; print and speak simple sentences.
• Math Ability: Add/subtract two-digit numbers; multiply/divide with 10s and 100s; use American units.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Pull/relocate fencing and install new pen fencing.
• Drain and clean water tanks.
• Set out and apply insecticides or pesticides under supervision.
• Clean and repair feed bunks; may require heavy equipment training.
• Dig trenches; install water lines.
• Perform hot works (welding/fabrication).
• Operate sprinkler and dewatering systems.
• Perform farm maintenance including windmills.
• Operate cement plant.
• Remove dead animals to designated area.
• Perform electrical maintenance.
• Maintain yard and building housekeeping.
• Follow OSHA/Safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Barton County Feeders in Ellinwood, KS is seeking a full-time yard maintenance laborer. The role involves general yard upkeep, operating heavy equipment to level and shape dirt, and assisting the feed department by driving a feed truck every other weekend.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; ability to read simple text and perform basic math; and the willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.