Feedlot Mechanic (Burbank, WA)
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Job Location:
Burbank, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Summary
Responsible for ensuring timely accurate maintenance and repair of equipment. Work includes diagnosing repairing and overhauling automobiles pickups fourwheelers semis heavy equipment and related components or attachments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this role successfully an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty with competence and consistency.
Work under limited supervision while collaborating with a team to support the daily operations of a busy agricultural shop.
Set up adjust and operate machine toolsincluding lathes milling machines boring machines drills punch presses and grindersto fabricate and repair feedlot and farm vehicles machinery and equipment.
Apply advanced skills in heavy equipment repair troubleshooting diagnostics engine and hydraulic systems welding and preventive maintenance.
Partner with a team of skilled mechanics as well as management and vendors to ensure efficient maintenance of the fleet.
Examine vehicles and consult with drivers or the Shop Supervisor to determine the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
Perform troubleshooting on problem equipment to establish repair priorities and address critical issues promptly.
Inspect completed work to verify that proper parts procedures and repair methods were used to resolve equipment malfunctions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The 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.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Related experience and/or training in automotive mechanical knowledge
- Farm mechanic experience is a plus
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for the role.
Language Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
Additional Requirements
- Must have own hand tools.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit climb or balance and talk or hear.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and on occasion move up to 100 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
Disclaimer: the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Requisition ID: 25446
Travel Required: None
Location(s): L&L Feedlot Pasco - Burbank
Country: United States
Rate of pay: 24.12/HR
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience skills education location and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical dental vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance (where applicable)
- Benefits details available at
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation military or veteran status marital status or any other protected status.**
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake
- Alignment
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Leadership Experience
About Company
Learn about the J.R. Simplot Company, including our purpose and core values. A leader in global agriculture, we pioneer sustainable innovations to protect resources and feed a growing population.
