Yard Maintenance

Ward Feedyard located in Larned, KS is seeking a reliable candidate to fill the Maintenance/Equipment Operator position.  

The successful candidates for this position must be able to pass post offer employment testing.  These positions offer competitive wages commensurate with experience and a generous benefit package.

Qualified applicants may complete application online at ILSBEEF.COM/JOBS, call 620-285-2183, email resume to jobs@ilsbeef.com, or apply in person at 1190 100 Ave, Larned, KS 67550.

Summary:  Participate in general yard maintenance and repair.  May operate various pieces of heavy equipment to level, shape, and/or distribute dirt and other materials inside and outside feed yard pens.

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

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment.

• Pull and/or relocate fencing, and install new pen fencing.
• Drain and clean water tanks.
• Set out and/or apply insecticides or pesticides under the direction of licensed private applicator.
• Clean and repair feed bunks (may require heavy equipment training).
• Dig trenches; install water lines
• Perform hot works (welding/fabrication).
• Perform sprinkler and dewatering system operation and maintenance.
• Perform farm maintenance including windmills.
• Operate cement plant.
• Remove dead animals from pen to designated area.
• Perform electrical maintenance.
• Maintain general yard and building housekeeping.
• Comply with all OSHA/Safety procedures, rules, and regulations.

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.

EOE

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 fumes or airborne particles and is frequently working near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals.  The work environment and machinery exposes the employee to regular vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. 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 occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.