Posted: Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Position Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Position Type: Full-time
Organization Name: Adams Land and Cattle
Location (City, State): Broken Bow, NE
Job Description:
This person will be responsible for:
- Operating various equipment, such as loaders, articulated dump trucks, tractors, skid steers, dirt scrapers, graders, and dozers in a safe manner.
- Providing support throughout the feedlot, such as piling and hauling manure, loading trucks, blading roads and alleyways, and dozing corn and silage piles.
- Executing the goals to maintain and repair pens according to the strategy outlined by the management team.
- Ensuring the quality of pen maintenance and repair supports the overall lowest cost program by minimizing damage to pens and reducing future activity if possible.
- Performing basic preventative maintenance and upkeep on equipment, including greasing, washing, and changing fluids/filters, in a timely fashion.
- Ensuring an effective information collection process is followed as it relates to monthly repair audits, daily activity sheets, and equipment maintenance logs.
- Recognizing that weather conditions may require constant change in activities and that cattle comfort is first and foremost regarding this activity.
- Supporting any and all efforts needed during storm recovery.
Qualifications or Skills Required:
Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
- Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of large diesel powered equipment.
- Demonstration of skills, knowledge, and experience in pen maintenance and manure management.
- Ability and willingness to learn and operate multiple pieces of equipment to support the team.
- Proficient in routine and preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Must work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Commitment to safety and quality culture.
This position requires:
- Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally; 10-20 pounds of force constantly. Sitting, twisting, and reaching/handling/grasping frequently; standing, walking, carrying, lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling, bending, climbing, stairs, and kneeling/crouching occasionally; crawling rarely.
- Driving a vehicle or piece of equipment up to 95% of the day.
- Valid Driver's License.
Contact Information/Instructions How to Apply: Upload your resume and/or submit an application at www.adamslandandcattle.com/careers.