Fleet & Mill Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of livestock producer's operations. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with the producer to design a feeding program that is specific to their operation.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing and service.

Guiding Principle

Our focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.

Position Summary 

The Fleet & Mill Maintenance Technician is responsible for ongoing and preventative fleet & feed mill maintenance objectives. This individual will work as a full-time mechanic and report directly to the Location Facility Manager. 

Job Responsibilities

• Mechanical repair of fleet of 12-15 trucks and trailers, as well as the feed mill(s)

• Preventative maintenance of fleet and feed mill(s)

• Develop maintenance schedules and procedures for ongoing maintenance

• Perform troubleshooting to solve repair issues

• Communicate and identify needs and plans for improvement

• Maintain part and tool inventory

• Ensure compliance of safety policies

• Assist with any and all production needs 

• Other tasks as assigned from time to time by management 

Qualifications and Skills

• Diesel certificate, with a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training.

• Mechanical repair and preventative maintenance skills

• Welding and/or fabrication experience 

• Ability to manage spare parts inventory and associated costs

• Valid Driver’s License-CDL preferred but not required

• Mathematical aptitude 

• Safety minded 

• Works well in team environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work at heights 

• Ability to regularly carry, move, push, pull, and/or lift up to 75 pounds

• Ability to climb ladders and stairways

• Regular bending and stooping

• Standing for up to 8 hours at a time

• Hand dexterity in order to operate controls, radios, and tools 

• Ability to hear radio communications, alarms, machinery sounds, and crew instructions

Benefits and Perks

•     All full-time employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package