Mechanic Livestock Feeding Operation
Mechanic -Livestock Feeding Operation
Location: Larned, KS
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Mechanic to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles and equipment used in large-scale animal agriculture operations, including pickups, trucks, tractors, loaders, and feed trucks. This position plays a key role in keeping our operation running efficiently by ensuring equipment is reliable, safe, and ready for daily use.
You will work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and collaborate with employees across the location to support production and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why Join Us?
Location: Larned, KS
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Mechanic to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles and equipment used in large-scale animal agriculture operations, including pickups, trucks, tractors, loaders, and feed trucks. This position plays a key role in keeping our operation running efficiently by ensuring equipment is reliable, safe, and ready for daily use.
You will work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and collaborate with employees across the location to support production and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose & Repair pickups, trucks, tractors, loaders, feed trucks, and other agricultural equipment
- Perform Preventative Maintenance on fleet vehicles and farm machinery
- Maintain Maintenance Records and audit daily equipment logs
- Manage Inventory of tools, parts, lubricants, and shop supplies
- Support shop safety, cleanliness, and livestock-area biosecurity standards
- Participate and work collaboratively with other employees at the location
Qualifications
- Minimum two years of verifiable experience in vehicle or equipment maintenance, preferably in agricultural or industrial settings
- Strong mechanical knowledge of repair methods, tools, and materials
- Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues across mixed fleets
- Ability to read, interpret, communicate, and apply information from manuals, safety guidelines, and maintenance documents
Why Join Us?
- Stable, year-round work in a critical agricultural industry
- Supportive team environment