Summer Operations Assistant

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:

• Assisting with general maintenance, service, and repair of feedlot facilities and equipment.

• Assisting with feedlot concrete projects, including, but not limited to setting concrete forms, placing concrete, and spreading, leveling, and smoothing concrete.

• Maintaining and repairing feedlot fences and steel structures that sustain optimum cattle welfare and containment.

• Operating large articulating trucks with a water configuration for dust control.

• Performing mowing and other duties for weed control.

• Operating transport vehicles to perform various duties.

• Working effectively in a team environment to complete the necessary daily tasks.

• Supporting other lot maintenance activities and projects, as assigned.

Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

• Commitment to safety and quality culture.

• Previous maintenance background in an agriculture-based company preferred, but not required.

• Must work well in a team-oriented environment.

This position requires:

• Ability and willingness to perform physical labor in an outdoor environment and in adverse weather conditions.

• 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.

• Valid driver's license.