Mechanic

Description

Job Summary

Ensures proper operation of machinery by performing preventative maintenance and repair of all rolling stock and implements in the feedyard. Equipment included: Commodity trailers, cattle trucks, feed trucks, water trucks, tractors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential

• •Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• •Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, and various hand/power tools.
• •Completes preventative maintenance requirements such as oil, filter, lube and grease for rolling stock including feed trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
• •Complete work orders on all repairs detailing parts, work completed, and time spent on repairs.
• •Welding repair as needed, but not required
• •Maintains shop appearance by disposing of trash, putting away supplies/tools, sweeping, etc…
• •Fill out and complete a daily checklist including preventive maintenance items.
• •Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

Marginal

• •Assist the other crews with maintenance and repair issues when needed (Feeding, Mill, Hospital, Processing)
• •Other tasks or duties as required

Requirements

Qualifications

• •Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and heavy equipment including diesel engines.
• •Basic knowledge of email; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
• •Valid driver’s license.
• •Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• •Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• •Must be able to drive and operate equipment (trucks, loaders, tractors, etc.)
• •Must be responsible and trustworthy
• •Flexibility to work longer than normal schedule (earlier or later)
• •Excellent safety skills and awareness needed
• •Must be a team player

Typical Physical Requirements

• •Mostly very heavy work requiring exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally
• •Requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• •Person subject to both inside & outside weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oil, and may have to wear a respirator in certain instances

Machines Operated

• •Trucks
• •Loaders
• •Tractors
• •Skid Steers
• •Welding Equipment
• •Other Heavy Equipment

Production Standards

• •Keep up with all rolling stock maintenance and preventative maintenance
• •Maintain all necessary records of preventative maintenance

*Additional Employment Requirements are outlined in the Beef Northwest Feeders’ Employee Handbook and orientation process.