Feedlot Water Truck Driver

Simplot

2d•$20

About The Position

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. SummaryOperate tractor and water truck to accomplish various assigned tasks in the Feedlot by performing the following duties.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Operates equipment such as tractors and water trucks to perform maintenance and/or construction projects and to level and bed livestock pens; assists in loading and removing manure to keep pens clean. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors. Performs light maintenance on equipment such as replenishing fuel, checking oil levels, ensures equipment is properly greased and that equipment is serviced in a timely manner by mechanics. Other duties may be assigned. QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent (Preferred, but not required)
A minimum of one to three months experience operating a tractor and other equipment is preferred; further on the job training will be provided.
Must be comfortable working around livestock. Some experience working around livestock is highly desired.
Must be a licensed driver of single axle vehicles.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to employees and managers of the organization.
Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and depth perception.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Work may be performed in pens with animals present.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED or equivalent (Preferred, but not required)
A minimum of one to three months experience operating a tractor and other equipment is preferred; further on the job training will be provided.
Must be comfortable working around livestock. Some experience working around livestock is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Operates equipment such as tractors and water trucks to perform maintenance and/or construction projects and to level and bed livestock pens; assists in loading and removing manure to keep pens clean.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Performs light maintenance on equipment such as replenishing fuel, checking oil levels, ensures equipment is properly greased and that equipment is serviced in a timely manner by mechanics.
Other duties may be assigned.