Transport Biosecurity Technician (Valley City, IL)

Duties & Functions: Provide bullet points in order of importance

Operate biodri to ensure biosecurity requirements are met for livestock trailers.
Assist with movement of livestock trailers from location to location to meet transport needs.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment for all employees and to ensure adherence to biosecurity.
Manage shop inventory, including inventory tracking and ordering and sourcing parts and supplies.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance of fleet vehicles, tractors, and other Company owned vehicles.
Perform maintenance and repairs on semi-trucks, livestock trailers, and equipment and truck wash related facilities such as separators, pumps, power doors, and the biodri.
Inspect tractors and trailers for any defects that may affect safety.
Track labor expenses through use of spreadsheets and software to allocate costs to the proper department.
Operate equipment such as a skid steer or forklift.
Wash and sanitize all aspects of semi tractors and trailers using a high volume hose.
Adhere to the principles contained within the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.
Perform all duties in adherence to biosecurity protocols.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: High School Diploma
Major(s):
Minimum Years of Experience: None required
License or Certification: CDL required

Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:
Vehicles and their related mechanical systems
Safety regulations and company policies
Biosecurity protocols

Skill in:
Vehicle repair and maintenance
Electrical repairs
Basic Computer Skills

Ability to:
Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
Work in a team environment
Learn new software

Physical Demands:
Climbing: 41% - 70%
Crawling/Stooping: 20% - 40%
Hearing: 20% - 40%
Heavy Lifting: 20% - 40% Up to 60 Lbs
Manual Dexterity: 41% - 70%
Pushing/Pulling: 20% - 40%
Speaking: 20% - 40%
Standing: 41% - 70%
Visual: Over 70%
Walking: 41% - 70%

Working Conditions – Select all that apply
Office Environment
☒ Extreme Hot or Cold Setting – 10% - 40%outdoors
☒ Wet, Slippery Conditions - working on concrete and/or metal surfaces most of the day
☒ Fumes, Odor, Smoke, Dust
☒ Other: Noise and vibration levels that may be higher than those typically experienced

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted pay range of $23.00-$28.00 USD depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.

- Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.

- Group rate vision benefits.

- Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.

- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.

- A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.

- A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.

- Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.