Yard Maintenance

Roberts Cattle Company is looking to add to their yard maintenance team.

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.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to pass post offer employment testing.

Qualified applicants may complete application online at ILSBEEF.COM/JOBS, apply in person at 75590 Rd. 436, Lexington, NE, or call 308-324-5611 or contact Brandon Sorensen at brandon.sorensen@ilsbeef.com for more information!

EOE