About us
KB Custom Ag Services LLC is a family-owned and operated business that takes great pride in providing a full range of custom forage harvesting services. We pride ourselves in our dedication, commitment, perseverance, and respect for our clients and employees.
Our operation hubs are located in Texas, Kansas, and Colorado.
Our corporate headquarters is located in Ault, CO
KB Custom Ag services is looking for hard working candidates to fill Lead Equipment Operator positions within our custom harvest operation based in Hartley, TX 79044 (about 1:15 hour North of Amarillo, Texas).
As a Lead Equipment Operator, you will be assisting Crew Leader and be assigned to a variety of custom harvest jobs throughout the harvest season, as well as other custom jobs during the winter months. The Lead Operator reports to the Crew Leader to ensure that all company policies are followed, best practices are established and maintained, and that all activities meet or exceed the goals of the company’s mission statement.
Operational Expectations:
- Meet feed quality and customs satisfaction standards
- Strive to maintain a smooth operation by ensuring efficiency, planning, human resources, and safety procedures
- Communicate predetermined start times to crew communicating changes
- Oversee truck and equipment preventative maintenance of your assigned job including schedule and completeness
- Maintain communication with our Crew Leader including requests for trucks and equipment needed from central hub
- Maintain communication with customer, farmer, superiors, drivers, and equipment operators
- Plan routes, getting field information, scale location and procedure
- Maintain and promote professionalism at all times with customers, employees, peers, and places of business such as motels/restaurants, etc.
- Train new employees/operators, teaching and mentoring new staff
- All other duties as assigned.
Administrative Expectations:
- Daily communication with Crew Leader and Field Mechanic
- Organize receipts including detail on receipt showing specific job and identification of what it was for (piece of equipment)
- Communicate with Crew Leader and Housing Manager the housing needs of the crew.
Staff Management Expectations:
- Conflict resolution and discipline
- Ensure that employees are following and abiding by company polices (cell phone use, drug/alcohol, credit card use, etc.)
- Communicate with crew regarding field, customer, etc. ensuring that all load book sheets are completed accurately
- Assist Crew Leader by reviewing time and attendance report daily, submitted by Human Resources Department. Assist Crew Leader with employee evaluations.
EXPECTATIONS FOR JOB RETENTION and SALARY INCREASES:
- Excellent feed quality
- Safety Performance - Accident Free Jobs and Season
- Professional behavior and representation of KB Custom Ag Services
- Maintenance of equipment including cleanliness
- Accuracy with completion of paperwork and timely submission to Account Coordinator.
Housing and relocation:
- Shared company housing is available for employee only (no pets or guests allowed).Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 50 – 85 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to relocate to the Dalhart, TX 79044 area is offered the position?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- farm management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road