Yard Maintenance & Feed Truck Operator

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding; Wellington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is seeking a Yard Maintenance worker to assist in pen maintenance, groundskeeping, painting, cleaning, and tank washing around the yard. You will perform essential duties with a focus on safety and efficiency in a cattle yard environment.

The role requires reading and understanding safety rules and manuals, driving responsibilities, and the ability to adapt to varying tasks. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to work in an outdoor, noisy setting.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Identify pens to be cleaned through communication with management and receiving personnel.
• Maintain roads, bunk pads, pens, and alleys by filling holes, controlling dust, and removing manure; preserve hard pack while maintaining pen slope and grade; operate heavy equipment.
• Repair water systems and tanks to ensure cattle have freshwater.
• Mow grass and sweep bunks using tractor or mower; replace broken cables or fence components; paint pens and buildings.
• Drive a feed truck as needed.
• Ensure equipment is serviced per manager's instructions (fueling, fluid checks, filters, greasing, and cleaning).
• Comply with applicable safety rules and policies.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reading safety rules and manuals

Interpreting written/oral/instruction

Job description

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is seeking a Yard Maintenance worker to assist in pen maintenance, groundskeeping, painting, cleaning, and tank washing around the yard. You will perform essential duties with a focus on safety and efficiency in a cattle yard environment.

The role requires reading and understanding safety rules and manuals, driving responsibilities, and the ability to adapt to varying tasks. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to work in an outdoor, noisy setting.