Hauling & Maintenance Technician
Sandhills Elite Genetics, LLC
About this opportunity
On farms and feed mill facilities, workers will be responsible for feed and equipment maintenance and operation of farm equipment as assigned. Workers will perform preventive and routine maintenance on hauling and feed mill equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation, especially during cold and inclement weather. Duties include inspecting and maintaining vehicles (tractors, semis, trailers), grain storage systems (augers, legs, drags, sweep augers), and feed mill systems (air valves, doors, heaters).
- Dates
- Nov 15, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027
- Duration
- ~4 months
- Experience
- 3 month(s)
- Category
- agriculture
Requirements
- Experience: 3 month(s)
- Education: High School/GED
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. and exert 1020 lbs. of force constantly, 2550 lbs. frequently, and 50100 lbs occasionally.
- Must have a valid drivers license. Three (3) months of related work experience in maintenance, and general feed mill operations preferred. One (1) month of training provided. High school diploma or international equivalent required.
- Must be able to work in environments with varying weather conditions, loud noise, dust, and strong odors. Ability to perform the required functions of the job, including physical demands such as standing, sitting, walking, carrying, and lifting/lowering frequently
- pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching/handling/grasping, and kneeling/crouching occasionally
- and crawling or using stairs rarely.
- Must comply with biosecurity standards and herd health policies, including no contact with outside swine and adherence to down-time requirements as outlined by PIC (Pig Improvement Company).
- Workers must keep all work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times.
- Employees are required to follow strict biosecurity standards and herd health policies, including no contact with outside swine, adherence to downtime requirements set by PIC (Pig Improvement Company), and maintaining the cleanliness of all work areas and equipment.
- During cold and winter weather, perform preventive maintenance on driving and grain storage equipment—such as tractors, semis, augers, and sweep augers—ensuring all machinery is ready, safe, and properly greased. Keep feed handling areas, control rooms, and mixing spaces clear of ice and snow, clean all feed mill doors and property areas for safety, and maintain fluid levels with only recommended fluids. Ensure heaters function and equipment is plugged in as needed, check and clean rodent boxes to prevent contamination, and assist with snow removal to maintain access to livestock and barns. Monitor forecasts to adjust delivery and pickup schedules, be trained and certified on all equipment, and understand that improper maintenance or use of non-recommended fluids can void warranties. Perform other duties as assigned.
Work authorization
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- Work authorization
- H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker
- International candidates
- Yes
- Employer sponsorship
- Required
- Confirmation
- Confirmed by source
- Official source
- U.S. Department of Labor
Benefits & conditions
- Housing
- Employer-provided (including mobile or range) — (Employer-Provided; Total Units: 1; Total Occupancy: 2)
- Transportation
- Employer will provide daily transportation between housing provided or secured by the employer and the employer's place of employment at no cost to the worker. Please see Work Term 9 of 12 and Addendum C for a more detailed Daily Transportation Plan.
How to apply
E-mail: shari.johnson@sandypine.com; Tel: +14802200139
- Phone
- +14024872261
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U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs
- Case number
- JO-A-300-26244-209542
- Verification
- Last verified: September 20, 2026
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