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GK Tractor/Loader Operator

INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES INC
Great Bend, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026

GK Environmental Services, located in Great Bend, KS,  is looking to add an equipment operator to their team.

Summary: Responsible for operating various equipment; tractors, loaders and trucks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Operation of various equipment and motor vehicles
  • Equipment maintenance and performing routine inspections.
  • Cleaning and reporting any issues to mechanics.
  • Maintain daily logs, fuel usage and equipment maintenance reports.

The qualified candidate must be able to adapt and work in all weather conditions.  

Must have valid Driver's License.  CDL preferred, but not required.  

Must be able to pass post offer employment testing. 

  • Competitive pay, commensurate with experience with potential for annual bonus

  • Company paid health, dental & vision insurance for employee

  • 401(k) with company matching

  • Holiday pay and a great PTO plan

All interested individuals should apply online at www.ilsbeef.com/jobs, in person at 551A SW 30 Rd, Great Bend, KS or call 620-792-6166.

EOE

Qualifications:

Personal Competencies:

 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

  • Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
  • Cost Consciousness - Conserve organizational resources.
  • Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethically.
  • Initiative - Ask for and offer help when needed.
  • Innovation - Generate suggestions for improving work.
  • Interpersonal – Keep emotions under control.
  • Judgment – Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
  • Oral Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions.
  • Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
  • Planning/Organizing - Use time efficiently.
  • Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Quantity - Complete work in timely manner.
  • Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures.                                                       
  • Team Work - Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  • Technical Skills – Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
  • Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Education/Experience:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Language Ability:  Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
  • Math Ability:  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
  • Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Work Environment:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, airborne particles and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 

Physical Demands:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

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