Yard Maintenance Operations Lead

Friona Industries LP; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP is seeking an Assistant Yard Maintenance Manager to assist the Yard Manager in running daily yard operations, maintenance, and equipment use at the feedyard. The role focuses on supervising tasks, maintenance records, and safety compliance to ensure efficient yard functioning.

Responsibilities include coordinating crew activities, maintaining pens and facilities, and managing yard expenses while working closely with the Yard Manager to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture preferred; in lieu of degree, work experience and/or trade school is acceptable.
• Hands-on operation of yard machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of watering systems, pens, and cattle care facilities.
• Experience with expense tracking and recordkeeping in a farm/feedyard setting.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate and allocate tasks and responsibilities to the yard crew.
• Assist with the repair and maintenance of all pens and cattle care facilities on a priority basis.
• Ensure that all roadways and alleys are maintained in order of priority.
• Implement and enforce all safety policies and regulations.
• Establish and maintain water trough cleaning schedule as per company policy.
• Create and maintain all preventative maintenance records for all yard equipment.
• Communicate and collaboratively work with the Yard Manager regarding operations.
• Supervise all maintenance activities in the shop.
• Track and maintain yard expense and environmental records.

Skills

Basic mechanics

Operate heavy machinery

Pen maintenance

Watering systems

Construction basics

Expense management

Feedyard operations

Education

Agriculture degree

Job description

Friona Industries LP is seeking an Assistant Yard Maintenance Manager to assist the Yard Manager in running daily yard operations, maintenance, and equipment use at the feedyard. The role focuses on supervising tasks, maintenance records, and safety compliance to ensure efficient yard functioning.

Responsibilities include coordinating crew activities, maintaining pens and facilities, and managing yard expenses while working closely with the Yard Manager to ensure smooth operations.