Deseret Cattle Feeders is seeking a collaborative and self-motivated Farm Maintenance Technician to join our feedlot operations team!

Responsibilities:

• Repair and upkeep all farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
• Review and create regular and monthly maintenance schedules on all equipment with Supervisor.
• Properly and safely care for animals.
• Help with the tasks regarding sick and deceased livestock.
• Keep all pens clean and dry.
• Operate farm and heavy equipment such as loaders, harvesters, tractors, skid loader, and trucks.
• Help Supervisors to meet deadlines by completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, including team and individual duties.
• Track costs and find ways to come in under budget; looking ways to further improve processes and make operations more efficient.
• Champion a world-class safety culture by adhering to all safety procedures and policies.
• Keep up with all industry and company required training, licenses, and certifications to perform job effectively.

Qualifications:

• 2 years experience running a variety of equipment including trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, and forklifts.
• Valid, in-state driver’s license.
• Previous farm/ag or mechanic experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational school or trade apprenticeships a plus.
• Good communication skills with ability to work independently and as an active member of a team.
• Bilingual Spanish/English desired.
• Be willing to learn maintenance for all types of equipment.
• Be willing to work around animals and help where necessary, which includes working in and around animal waste and sick/deceased animals.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, as well as work outside in year-round weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/.

AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.60 - $26.40 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person