Transportation Mechanic - Iowa Falls, IA

Iowa Select Farms Job Description TITLE: Transportation Mechanic REPORTS TO: Transportation Maintenance Supervisor

LAST REVISION DATE: 03.09.2023

Purpose Of Position Conduct service and repair of transportation fleet, equipment, and facilities. Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities Vehicle maintenance/repair on but not limited to: Class 8 trucks Medium and light duty trucks Livestock trailers Tractors Skid Loaders Wire welding - aluminum and steel. Snow removal of truck and trailer lot. Maintaining cleanliness of shop and work areas. Mechanics will provide basic tools they need to utilize daily. Specialty tools are provided by Iowa Select Farms Demeanor should always be positive and professional. Be friendly, positive, helpful, team-oriented and respectful to co-workers and management team. Company Expectations Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team. Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment. Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs. Work Environment The environment of this position will change daily pending weekly schedule including doing work indoors and outdoors. This position may require some tasks to be performed in extreme outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The environment you will be working in may have nuisance levels of gases and dust, particularly in the winter months. Physicality Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position that will typically require at least 40 hours a week. Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges. Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as the job duties demand. On call weekend and holidays may be required as job duties demand. Attendance is crucial. Be at work on scheduled days and be ready to drive by the start time given. Travel Local travel might be required for this position through the utilization of a company vehicle. Education, Experience And Other Qualifications Bilingual: Not required 2 years of applied experience in a diesel shop or degreed/education is required. Experience with shop mechanic tools is a requirement. A valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record is a requirement. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Iowa Select Farms