PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Primarily responsible for cleaning, maintaining, repairing and prepping cages for live haul trailers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Clean and sanitize live haul trailers and cages.
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Perform all necessary paperwork associated with assigned job (i.e. work orders, charge parts, etc.).
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Inspect and repair cages, adhering to DOT and animal welfare guidelines and regulations.
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Drive various heavy duty equipment pieces safely.
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General housekeeping duties, maintaining neat, clean and orderly work area.
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All other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:
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Relative maintenance experience (e.g. cutting, grinding, welding, etc.).
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Basic math functions and skills.
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Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
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Ability to operate yard equipment (e.g. forklift, yard truck, tractor, etc.)
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Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
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Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Previous cage maintenance experience.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
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Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
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Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Stand up to 8 hours.
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Lift up to 60 lbs.
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Frequent exposure to outdoor environment.
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Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
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Work around raw, live animal odors.
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Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment.
