Agricultural Operations Technician I

Job Description

The Ag Operations Technician I will work in collecting the waste to be used as fuel for the recovery facility. Strives to achieve high standards of safety and environmental integrity while maintaining maximum collection of fuel supply.

Primary Responsibilities for Assigned Facilities and Departments

• Assist in the operations of the collection and conditioning equipment in the collecting of the fuel supply.
• Interact with farmers on the operation and collection of animal waste.
• Follow all requirements necessary to comply with individual farmers bio-security and general industry operations for the safe collection of animal waste.
• Follow standard procedures to document animal waste collection volumes from individual farms.
• Perform general maintenance on collection and conditioning equipment.
• Follow all Montauk safety and environmental procedures during the collection and transportation of equipment and our operations at the farms.
• Perform maintenance and housekeeping activities at company facilities.
• Assist in the set up and take down of the process equipment.
• Open and close valves at prescribed intervals to supply flush water to houses.
• Notify Ag Operations Technician II of any issues with the equipment or process.
• Assist in the preventative maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Assist as directed in the pre-trip inspections of trucks and trailers set forth in DOT policy.
• Other duties as required

Minimum Requirements

• High School or GED; technical training school.
• Working knowledge of pumps, gauges, etc.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment.
• Farms will be located the North Carolina and could potentially require < 10% travel
• Candidates must have a flexible schedule and quick response time to meet the demands of the farms and recovery facility.
• Must have a valid NC license with proper endorsements required by the State of NC.

Benefits

• Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Long term disability, and life insurance
  • Retirement 401K
  • Pay is commensurate with qualifications.

Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use e-verify to confirm employment eligibility.