What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Operations Assistant position at Adams Land & Cattle, LLC?
Job Details
Description
During the summer months, Adams Land and Cattle offers opportunities for individuals to assist on various projects throughout the feedyard. This would be a fulltime position in our Maintenance department.
This person will be responsible for:
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Assisting with general maintenance, service, and repair of feedlot facilities and equipment.
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Assisting with feedlot concrete projects, including, but not limited to setting concrete forms, placing concrete, and spreading, leveling, and smoothing concrete.
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Maintaining and repairing feedlot fences and steel structures that sustain optimum cattle welfare and containment.
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Operating large articulating trucks with a water configuration for dust control.
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Performing mowing and other duties for weed control.
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Operating transport vehicles to perform various duties.
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Working effectively in a team environment to complete the necessary daily tasks.
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Supporting other lot maintenance activities and projects, as assigned.
Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
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Commitment to safety and quality culture.
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Previous maintenance background in an agriculture-based company preferred, but not required.
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Must work well in a team-oriented environment.
Qualifications
This position requires:
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Ability and willingness to perform physical labor in an outdoor environment and in adverse weather conditions.
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Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally; 25-50 pounds of force frequently; 10-20 pounds of force constantly. Standing, sitting, walking, carrying and lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching/handling/grasping and kneeling/crouching frequently; crawling and stairs occasionally.
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Valid driver's license.