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.