Duties & Functions: Provide bullet points in order of importance
- Operate biodri to ensure biosecurity requirements are met for livestock trailers.
- Assist with movement of livestock trailers from location to location to meet transport needs.
- Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment for all employees and to ensure adherence to biosecurity.
- Manage shop inventory, including inventory tracking and ordering and sourcing parts and supplies.
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance of fleet vehicles, tractors, and other Company owned vehicles.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on semi-trucks, livestock trailers, and equipment and truck wash related facilities such as separators, pumps, power doors, and the biodri.
- Inspect tractors and trailers for any defects that may affect safety.
- Track labor expenses through use of spreadsheets and software to allocate costs to the proper department.
- Operate equipment such as a skid steer or forklift.
- Wash and sanitize all aspects of semi tractors and trailers using a high volume hose.
- Adhere to the principles contained within the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.
- Perform all duties in adherence to biosecurity protocols.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education: High School Diploma
Major(s):
Minimum Years of Experience: None required
License or Certification: CDL required
Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Vehicles and their related mechanical systems
- Safety regulations and company policies
- Biosecurity protocols
Skill in:
- Vehicle repair and maintenance
- Electrical repairs
- Basic Computer Skills
Ability to:
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
- Work in a team environment
- Learn new software
Physical Demands:
Climbing: 41% - 70%
Crawling/Stooping: 20% - 40%
Hearing: 20% - 40%
Heavy Lifting: 20% - 40% Up to 60 Lbs
Manual Dexterity: 41% - 70%
Pushing/Pulling: 20% - 40%
Speaking: 20% - 40%
Standing: 41% - 70%
Visual: Over 70%
Walking: 41% - 70%
Working Conditions - Select all that apply
Office Environment
Extreme Hot or Cold Setting - 10% - 40%outdoors
Wet, Slippery Conditions - working on concrete and/or metal surfaces most of the day
Fumes, Odor, Smoke, Dust
Other: Noise and vibration levels that may be higher than those typically experienced
Compensation and Benefits:
Targeted pay range of $23.00-$28.00 USD depending on experience and qualifications.
The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
- Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
- Group rate vision benefits.
- Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
- A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
- A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
- Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.