Mechanic

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

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

Requirements

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.