Maintenance – Yard

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC; Wellington (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC in Wellington, TX is seeking a Maintenance Yard worker to assist with pen maintenance, groundskeeping, painting, cleaning and tank washing. The role involves supporting the yard operations and helping keep facilities in good repair.

You will operate basic equipment, help repair water systems, maintain roads and bunks, and ensure safety compliance. A valid driver’s license and ability to read safety rules and manuals are required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating/maintenance instructions.
• Ability to read procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pen maintenance, groundskeeping, painting, cleaning and tank washing.
• Maintain pens, bunk pads, roads and alleys; manage dust and manure and ensure proper slope and grade.
• Repair and service water systems and tanks to help provide freshwater to cattle.
• Operate and assist in light maintenance of heavy equipment; perform fueling and basic checks.
• Follow safety rules and policies and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Heavy Equipment Operator

Reading safety rules

Job description

JOB TITLE Maintenance Yard REPORTS TO Manager Yard Maintenance and Assistant Manager Yard Maintenance FLSA STATUS Hourly Ag exempt

Assists in various capacities around the yard department including pen maintenance groundskeeping painting cleaning and tank washingrepair. Performs the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Other duties may be assigned Identifies pens to be cleaned through communication with management and receiving personnel Maintains road surfaces bunk pads pens and alleys by filling in holes controlling dust and removing accumulated manure; takes care to leave hard pack intact while also maintaining pen slope and grade; operates heavy equipment Helps ensure a continuous supply of freshwater to cattle by performing repairs to the water systems and tanks Mows grassweeds and sweeps bunks by operating tractormower; replaces broken cable clips or fence; paints or re paints pens building etc Ensures operation of equipment by completing servicing requirements specified by the manager may include fueling checking fluid levels checking filters greasing and cleaning equipment Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid drivers license Heavy Equipment Operator Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

COMPETENCY

Expected to demonstrate understanding of Company policies adapt to changes in the work environment exhibit sound and accurate judgment observe safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Occasionally to frequently this job will require lifting pushpull carry bend stoop crawl climb stand sit kneelsquat twisting walking running grasping squeezing reaching turning Have the agility to walk through cattle pens and move swiftly if conditions warrant walking on uneven surfaces and over fences Must complete work in all weather conditions.