MAINTENANCE HOURLY

JBS USA; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to work at the Lamar pork operation. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing feed, ventilation, water, and building systems, while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Expect exposure to heat, cold, noise, and live animals.

Strong attention to detail and reliable attendance are essential. Required include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, ability to lift heavy loads, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a pickup and pull a trailer.
• Able to reach, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly (up to 100 lbs in some cases).
• Team oriented and able to work under time constraints.
• Willingness to work up to 59 hours/week; weekends with alternation.
• Willingness to work in a hog facility; eager to learn new skills.
• Basic understanding of electricity and electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair feed systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair ventilation systems.
• Install and repair water systems.
• Install and repair building components.
• Inspect facilities and grounds for repairs and perform needed work.
• Service company equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Identify and order parts for repairs.
• Comply with all safety and security procedures.

Skills

English

Driver's license

Lifting 50 lbs

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Heavy lifting 100 lbs

Stand for long periods

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical basics

Skid loader

Backhoe

Job description

Description

Position at JBS USA

Purpose & Scope: Perform tasks involved with constructing, maintaining, improving and all other work related to the structures and components involved with the JBS Live Pork Operation. Good attention to ensure accuracy and quality. Performs tasks associated with this department while meeting productivity, quality, safety, behavioral and attendance expectations.

Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, work around moving equipment, and work around live animals.

Principle Responsibilities: Functions may include but are not limited to

• Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing feed systems
• Installing troubleshooting, and repairing ventilation systems
• Installing and repairing water systems
• Installing and repairing building components
• Inspect facilities and grounds for needed repairs and complete needed repairs
• Perform routine inspections and service of company owned equipment as required
• Follows all security and safety procedures established by JBS
• Performs other duties assigned by Management as needed.
• Identify and order parts needed for their work

Travel Required:None

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to drive a pickup and pull a trailer
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and transport various objects weighing up to 50lbs repeatedly throughout the shift at times product weight may reach 100lbs.
• Team oriented
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work up to 59 hours a week if necessary
• Work weekends with alternation
• Ability and willingness to work in an hog facility
• Willingness to learn new skills as needed
• Basic understanding of electricity and electrical components
• Must be able to communicate with leads, farm employees, and supervisors
• Must be able to work at locations as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in driving a skid loader
• Experience in driving a backhoe
• General knowledge and use of electrical metering equipment

Relationships/Contacts:

• Interact with fellow Maintenance employees to perform daily tasks
• Interaction with other teams such as LRG, EIG, farm employees and management

Pay Rate: $22.75

EOE, Including disability/Vets