Feed Truck Driver & Maintenance Technician - Centerfire Feedyard

About Cactus Feeders Cactus Feeders is a cattle company headquartered in Amarillo, Texas. Founded by the Engler Family in 1975, Cactus is now 100% Employee-Owned and produces over one million head of fed cattle annually. The company operates feedyards throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.

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Centerfire Feedyard in Ulysses, Kansas About The Position Cactus Feeders is seeking a dependable and hardworking Feed Truck Driver & Maintenance Technician to join the team at Centerfire Feedyard in Ulysses, Kansas. This dual-role position is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering feed to cattle while assisting with facility maintenance, equipment upkeep, and general feedyard operations. This is a full‑time position that may require extended work hours Monday through Friday, rotational weekends, and some holiday work as operational needs dictate.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Feed Delivery Responsibilities

• Deliver correct rations safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Ensure proper feed placement at the bunk to support cattle health and performance.
• Maintain accurate ration records and complete required documentation.
• Observe cattle, bunks, and surrounding conditions, reporting concerns to management.
• Communicate effectively with bunk readers, feed department personnel, and supervisors.
• Assist with bunk maintenance and cleanliness before and after inclement weather.
• Operate feed trucks and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of assigned equipment.

• Assist in maintaining pens, facilities, and grounds throughout the operation.
• Help ensure a continuous supply of fresh water by repairing and maintaining water systems, tanks, and related infrastructure.
• Operate tractors, mowers, and other equipment to mow grass, control weeds, and maintain feedyard appearance.
• Repair fencing, replace cables, clips, gates, and other facility components as needed.
• Paint and perform general upkeep on buildings, pens, and equipment.
• Complete routine equipment servicing including fueling, checking fluid levels, inspecting filters, greasing, and cleaning equipment.
• Assist with facility improvement projects and other maintenance assignments as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• One (1) year of experience in feedyard operations, agriculture, equipment operation, maintenance, or a related field.
• High school diploma, GED, or technical/trade school education preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and observational skills.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
• Frequently ascend and descend ladders to access feed trucks and equipment.
• Long periods of sitting while operating vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor, including shoveling and facility maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to pass a physical agility assessment.
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, dust, and mud.

• Competitive wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
• Affordable and competitive benefits package, including:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with 100% company-funded retirement benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee-owned company culture with opportunities for long-term growth and success.