About the role
General Description / Objective Night watchmen provides overnight security for a the feedyard location. May be required to answer phone calls, take messages, aid in the loading and unloading of cattle, and respond to requests and questions.
Roles and Tasks * Be on duty and patrol the feedyard from 5:00pm until 5:30am. * Prevent illegal entry and oversee who comes and goes from a building or the premises * Provide customer service as necessary as loads enter and exit the yard * Receive incoming cattle and commodities as needed * Move cattle into pens * Make ear tags for upcoming processing * Maintain proper pen environments, feed levels, and water conditions * Perform Night time feed checks * Check water systems and wells * Verify safe working conditions throughout the facility * Watch for nuisance wildlife * Be alert to and aware of any impending severe weather * Report all emergency situations immediately * Notify the appropriate facility staff and supervisor immediately upon observation of anything out of the ordinary, and carry out all instructions given by the staff and/or supervisor.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Profile / Professional Competencies Specific Knowledge: * Use security and safety equipment, such as video cameras, phones and other surveillance tools. * Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays * Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time * Strong attention to detail * Good communication skills * This position also does general housekeeping duties * Mechanical ability
Minimum Experience Required: * Experience with livestock
Position Requirements Special Conditions / Requirements: * Livestock handling, trespassers, and vehicular traffic * Some exposure to weather * Operation of Heavy Equipment Tools Utilized: