Elevator Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Conrad, MT 59425. Position Type:
Full Time. Education Level: High School. Salary Range: $16.64 – $24.43 per hour. Job Shift: Any. Job Category:
General Labor.

For more than 55 years, United Grain Corporation (UGC) has brought producers, suppliers, and customers together to help nourish the world safely and reliably. As a leading bulk grain exporter and supply chain management company, we deliver high-quality products to customers around the globe — backed by dependable service and strong relationships.

• Salary Range: $16.50 to $24.50 per hour, DOE
• Medical, Dental (including orthodontia), and Vision coverage
• Employer‑paid Life/AD&D and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off, including Community Volunteer time and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Programs
• Inclusive, team‑oriented, and family‑friendly culture

The Grain Elevator Technician I role is an entry‑level position. Under close supervision, the tasks include grain receiving, storage handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain; monitoring stored grain condition; and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to ensure a safe working environment. This position also involves driving trucks and other motorized equipment. Each employee is responsible for their own safe work behavior and the safety of their coworkers, maintaining a positive, forthright attitude that promotes a collaborative, respectful, and diverse corporate culture, and conducting themselves in a professional and favorable manner.

• Performs job tasks in a safe manner and follows compliance with UGC safety programs and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for own safe work behavior.
• Maintains work areas and facilities properly.
• Provides courteous and responsive customer service.
• Performs or assists in routine maintenance and basic level repairs.
• Assists in the unloading or loading of grain commodities by truck, rail or barge.
• Weighs or measures materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments.
• Grain quality and evaluation.
• Maintains equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.
• Observes and listens to machinery and conveyor operations and monitors lights, dials, and gauges to maintain specified operating levels and detect equipment malfunctions.
• Informs supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.

• High school diploma or GED degree and/or equivalent training preferred. Exceptions made for minors 16 years and older in high school permitted for seasonal/temporary positions.
• A valid driver’s license may be required, depending on location.
• Maintenance experience with a mechanical aptitude is preferred.
• Agricultural experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with computer programs such as Word and Excel preferred but not required.
• Proven interpersonal skills; must support a team‑oriented and inclusive approach with a high level of integrity and reliability.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with employees and customers.
• Ability to understand and follow all safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work extended hours as needed.

This is a physical job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments. The job includes working in and around grain dust. The position can be physically strenuous from time to time and requires working in tight and confined spaces, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, gripping, pushing, and pulling various tools and equipment. May be required to ride a belt lift and occasionally work at significant heights with requisite balance and equilibrium.

Ability to frequently lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. Must be able to ascend/descend ladders.

Personal protective equipment, including hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respiratory protection and…