Outdoor Yard & Equipment Maintenance Technician

Kansas Ag Connection; Kansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a dependable Yard Maintenance Technician for a progressive cattle feeding operation in the Central Plains. This outdoor, hands-on role involves operating heavy equipment, welding, and performing general repairs to keep a large farm running efficiently.

Responsibilities include maintaining feed bunks, watering systems, fences, water lines, and yard facilities. You will work with a team and, when needed, independently to handle maintenance tasks and safety

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, graders, skid steers, or similar machinery.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills preferred.
• General knowledge of plumbing, fencing, carpentry, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and with a team.
• English communication skills are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment in the feedyard.
• Repair feed bunks and livestock watering systems.
• Install, repair, and relocate fencing as needed.
• Dig trenches and install or repair water lines.
• Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, and general maintenance projects.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and other repair work.
• Assist with sprinkler, drainage, and dewatering systems.
• Maintain yard roads, pens, and grounds using loaders, graders, and other equipment.
• Perform routine housekeeping around buildings, shops, and yard facilities.
• Assist the maintenance shop and equipment technicians when needed.
• Safely remove deceased livestock according to company procedures.
• Follow all workplace safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Complete other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Welding

General maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Fence repair

Tools

Tools handling

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a dependable Yard Maintenance Technician for a progressive cattle feeding operation in the Central Plains. This outdoor, hands-on role involves operating heavy equipment, welding, and performing general repairs to keep a large farm running efficiently.

Responsibilities include maintaining feed bunks, watering systems, fences, water lines, and yard facilities. You will work with a team and, when needed, independently to handle maintenance tasks and safety