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Machinist/Welder – $5,000 Hiring Bonus

Full-time, Jobs

Adams Land and Cattle has an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined individual with a high aptitude in mechanics. At times, this individual may be required to assist with other projects in the Maintenance department.

This person will be responsible for:

Working safely in shop and feedlot environments, following all company safety guidelines.

Working with Machine Services/Lot Maintenance teams on a diverse range of projects, from build, to repair, rebuild and retrofit of production assets, including feedlot facilities (processing, feed mill, fencing, water and sprinkler systems) and equipment (feed and straight trucks, heavy equipment, tractors).

Performing skilled work in welding, cutting, shaping and machining accurately and precisely, using welding and machining equipment.

Assembling, fabricating/machining and repairing parts to specifications including taking mechanical fits, welding parts and machining parts.

Set-up, adjustment and operation of the following welding equipment: arc and MIG welding.

Set-up, adjustment and operation of the following machining equipment: mills and lathes.

Using project plans, blue prints, job specifications and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of finished product.

Inspecting and testing final product for conformance to quality standards and/or blueprint specifications.

Performing related material handling duties.

Coordinating ordering of required welding materials, such as rods, gas and metals.

Maintaining accurate parts use and/or other records.

Cleaning and maintaining the shop work area.

Cleaning and performing preventative maintenance (PM) and general repairs on utilized welding/machining equipment.

Communicating with engineering, supervisory, production services and feedlot personnel to effectively exchange technical information.

Responding to emergency or high priority work which may, on occasion, be outside of normal working hours.

Recognizing that weather conditions may require change in activities and that cattle comfort is first and foremost regarding this activity.

Evaluating current processes/procedures to recommend changes/modifications for improvements.

Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

Commitment to safety and quality culture.

Welding certificate or a minimum of two years welding experience with arc and MIG welders required.

Machining certificate or a minimum of two years machining experience such as lathe, milling machine, drill press, band saw and any machinist related hand tools required.

Electrical, hydraulic and water system experience preferred.

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, welding symbols and geometric tolerance/dimensioning.

Experience with precision measurement and calibration, including measuring fits of mating parts.

Basic mathematical skills.

High attention to detail.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Ability to work with others to gather and share information and creatively solve challenging problems.

Excellent verbal communication.

Team-oriented.

Vocational/technical diploma/certificate preferred but may substitute diploma/certificate with applicable experience.

This position requires:

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. Standing, sitting, walking, carrying, and lifting/lowering frequently; pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching/handling/grasping, and kneeling/crouching occasionally; crawling and stairs rarely.

Standing in place continuously at least four-six hours during the workday.

Individual must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, if needed.

Compensation Details:

Starting Wage: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

$5,000 Hiring Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits which begin on Day 1 of employment including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, bonus plan, company match 401(k), and more!

Apply online at https://www.adamslandandcattle.com/careers/

Apply by 03/12/2025

Adams Land and Cattle
327 South First Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
United States

CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

Full-time

Pine Landscape Center is a long-standing, community-focused, family-owned company looking to add an honest, dependable, hard-working member to our current outside operations team! Driving and equipment operation skills are a must – CDL is preferred. Job requires strong interpersonal skills, customer interaction, physical labor, teamwork, and ability to troubleshoot on the job. Great work environment, strong team approach to business, late model equipment to operate, competitive pay. See qualifications below for more information, and check out our website: PineLandscape.com

Required Qualifications
• Ability to consistently work typical hours, as listed above, including Saturdays
• Strong work ethic and drive for excellence with a “can do” approach
• Ability to complete tasks independently and as a member of team
• Strong commitment to customer service and professionalism
• Valid driver’s license and exceptional driving skills
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, safely and efficiently, including fork lift, wheel loader, etc.
• Strong communication and listening skills with customers, colleagues, management, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors, lift 50 pounds, and complete physical tasks

Preferred Qualifications
Experience…
• driving Class A vehicles (CDL License at time of hire)
• in a fast-paced, customer-centered work environment
• troubleshooting and resolving issues in-the-moment
• with landscaping or landscape supplies
• within a landscape, building, construction, lumber, etc. organization

Compensation
$18-$22/hour – average of 55 hours/week during peak season
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Simple IRA + match
• Branded work apparel provided
• Eligible for bonuses in first year based on evaluation metrics
• One week paid vacation

Interested applicants should send inquiry & resume to Kathy Pine, via email kathyp@pinelandscape.com

Apply by 12/31/2024

Pine Landscape Center
1783 East 1500 Road
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States

Heavy Equipment Operator (4 on 4 Off)

Full-time, Jobs,

Adams Land and Cattle is seeking a self-motivated individual to assist with the pen maintenance at our South Lot in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Our heavy equipment team operates a broad variety of modern equipment for optimizing the living environment of cattle and to support the other earth moving aspects of a large cattle and farming operation. Operational skills include precision GPS operation of large dirt scrapers and bull dozers, as well as loaders, articulated dump trucks, skid steers, motor graders, tractors, excavators, and backhoes. This is a great opportunity for a critical thinker who enjoys operating equipment. The schedule for this position is a rotating 4 days on and then 4 days off.

This person will be responsible for:

Operating various equipment such as loaders, articulated dump trucks, tractors, skid steers, dirt scrapers, grader, and dozers in a safe manner.

Piling manure, loading trucks, hauling manure, drag scraping pens, repairing bunkpads and vet pen areas, cleaning bunkpads, tracking drainways for drying, clearing mounds for cattle comfort, GPS dozing of drainways as needed, etc.

Executing the goals to maintain and repair pens according to the strategy outline by the management team.

Ensuring the quality of pen maintenance and repair workmanship supports the overall lowest cost program by minimizing damage to pens, reducing replacement dirt, and reducing future activity, if possible.

Ensuring that equipment is maintained, greased, washed, and preventive maintenance activities completed in a timely fashion.

Supporting any and all efforts needed during storm recovery.

Completing daily activity sheets, load sheets, equipment maintenance logs, etc. in an accurate and timely fashion.

Recognizing that weather conditions may require constant change in activities and that cattle comfort is first and foremost regarding this activity.

Working effectively in a team environment to complete tasks.

Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of large diesel powered equipment.

Demonstration of skills, knowledge, and experience in pen manure management and pen maintenance.

Ability and willingness to learn and operate multiple pieces of equipment as needed to support the team.

Proficient in routine and preventive maintenance of equipment.

Individual must work well in team-oriented environment.

Commitment to safety and quality culture.

Experience to align with the Heavy Equipment levels established for the position.

This position requires:

Valid Drivers License.

Driving a vehicle or piece of equipment up to 95% of the day.

Individual must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally; 10-20 pounds of force constantly. Sitting, twisting, and reaching/handling/grasping frequently; standing, walking, carrying, lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling, bending, climbing, stairs, and kneeling/crouching occasionally; crawling rarely.

Compensation Details:

Starting Wage: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Comprehensive Benefits which begin on Day 1 of employment including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, company match 401(k), and more!

Apply online at https://www.adamslandandcattle.com/careers/

Apply by 03/10/2025

Adams Land and Cattle
327 South First Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
United States

Locomotive Mechanic – Kansas City, KS

Full-time, Jobs, ,

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco.

Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
Competitive compensation and benefits
Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Career advancement opportunities

Description

The Locomotive Mechanic inspects, repairs and maintains locomotives consistent with company polices. Team member will be required to perform mechanical related maintenance as required. The ability to work with others to be productive is essential to the success of this position, the company, and all team members. All team members in the entire organization are to treat each other in the same manner that they would expect to be treated themselves.

We will provide on the job training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation of and compliance with the company safety plan.
Tolerate no less than a respectful work place.
Develop and sustain an environment where all obstacles of success are constantly communicated to everyone affected.
Communications between all parties are absolutely clear.
Constantly searching for both safe and productive ways of performance.
Compliance with confidentiality policy as stated in company employee manual.
Coordinate locomotive mechanical department functions with all other departments.
Comply with the guidelines set forth by the FRA on Personal Blue Signal Protection of Workers.
Work with customers to assure a level of customer service consistent with company goals.
Work with connecting railroads to assure efficient interchange of cars and locomotives.
Perform air tests, inspect and repair locomotives or components for structural defects and wear according to FRA and manufacturing guidelines.
Rules compliance with all rules, regulations and programs including drug and alcohol.
Be proficient and knowledgeable on the interchange rules as they pertain to locomotives.
Possess working knowledge of the proper use of various wear limit gauges and testing equipment.
Must possess the ability to complete written forms and reports as well as necessary Federal Railroad Administration reports pertaining to machinist position responsibilities.
Must possess the ability to become a qualified locomotive inspector according to the FRA regulations.
Familiar with state and federal regulations as it relates to the railroad industry.
Must be able to perform emergency repairs and re-railing of railroad rolling stock.
Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must have a working knowledge of and be familiar with various types of tools and equipment such as, but not limited to, welders, torches, hammers, jacks, and various types of other mechanical, pneumatic, and hand tools pertaining to the construction and maintenance of locomotives.
Develop the skills of subordinate employee(s) to assure highly qualified successors are in place
Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent.

Reading & Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulations.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of this organization. Ability to write and update rules and manuals to assure continuous compliance with all federal regulations.

Certificates and Licenses

Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider to drive and operate company vehicles and equipment as necessary.
Must have the ability to become a qualified Service Engineer according to Federal Railroad Administration regulations and will be required to perform electrical duties as required.

Compensation
$24-25/hr DOE

How to apply
Please visit www.watco.com/careers to create a profile and submit a formal application.

Apply by 01/01/2025

Watco / Kaw River Railroad
1128 S Mill St
Kansas City, KS 66105
United States

Equipment Operator

Full-time, Jobs,

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
• Perform manual labor associated with maintenance activities, including the operation of miscellaneous equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, pumps, compressors, jackhammers, generators, power tools, and various hand tools.
• Setup and remove temporary traffic control and serve as flag person for maintenance work zones.
• Maintain highways and facilities through activities such as repairs, resurfacing, mowing, and snow and ice control.
• Operate dump trucks, small and medium-size loaders, mowers, tractors, rollers, and power brooms to perform various maintenance tasks. Operate a loader or truck-mounted plow and spreader in snow and ice control operations.
• On-the-job training is provided including CDL training at no cost to worker.

Compensation:
With Class A CDL: Equipment Operator
• Base Annual Salary: $41,870.40
• Base Hourly Pay: $20.13
Without Class A CDL: Equipment Operator Trainee
• Base Annual Salary: $38,979.20
• Base Hourly Pay: $18.74

To apply, go to https://kdotapp.ksdot.gov/KDOTJobs/Default

Apply by 12/31/2024

Kansas Department of Transportation
700 SW Harrison St.
Topeka, KANSAS 66603

CDL Delivery Driver

Full-time, Jobs,

All Lowe’s associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products customers need. As a Delivery Driver, this means: (1) Being friendly, professional, and responding quickly to customer and associate needs, (2) Verifying that merchandise is in good condition, accurately accounted for, and delivered to customers on-time, and (3) Inspecting delivery vehicles and ensuring the safety and security of the loading and unloading process. The Delivery Driver plays a critical role in ensuring on-time, accurate, and safe deliveries, while providing exceptional service to our customers in their homes. This associate has the opportunity many times each day to leave a final positive impression with our customers and the purchasing experience. This associate builds positive relationships with customers every day and ensures their needs are met. Most of this associate’s day is spent driving, inspecting, loading and unloading merchandise, and assisting with installation. The Delivery Driver contacts customers to confirm delivery details, determines placement of merchandise, follows safety and lifting protocols during deliveries, and conducts safety reviews. Additionally, this associate must follow DOT and CDL regulations, including DOT physicals, to keep themselves and others safe while driving. Travel Requirements: This role requires frequent traveling between stores and customer sites within the district; at times may need to travel outside of district.

Compensation: Starting at $23/Hr

Apply by: 11/29/2024

Apply online at https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/job/JR-01928401/Full-Time-CDL-Delivery-Driver

Lowe’s Home Improvement – Topeka
1621 Sw Arvonia PL
Topeka, Kansas 66614
United States

Technical Solutions Specialist

Full-time

In this role, you will build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to help clients maximize the value of USC/AIM products. You’ll assist with territory-based sales, conduct equipment audits, and oversee preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance. With a focus on technical proficiency, you’ll perform detailed equipment audits, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide hands-on training for clients, dealers, and internal team members. Additionally, you’ll utilize Salesforce CRM to log service activities, create reports, and maintain accurate client records. As a representative of USC/AIM, you’ll attend trade shows and industry events, promoting our products and services to potential clients and industry partners.

Compensation: $75,000 – $95,000/year

Apply by 12/31/2024

To apply, please send resumes to:
Marcus Gonzalez
Customer Retention/Special Projects Manager
USC, LLC/AIM Conveyance
marcusgonzalez@uscllc.com
785-431-7946

USC, LLC/AIM Conveyance
2320 124th Rd
Sabetha, KS 66534
United States

RN or LPN

Full-time, Jobs, Part-time

Come join our Family Owned and Operated Five Star Community. We offer competitive pay, company benefits, and we have wonderful residents.

Salary: Based on experience.

Hours: 3p-11p and PRN schedules available.

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, ETO/VAC, 401k, ST/LT Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and WORK TODAY, GET PAID TOMORROW
Job Summary: The Charge Nurse’s primary function is to assess residents’ health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. In addition, this position provides clinical supervision to Nursing Assistants (CNA and CMA) who provide direct resident care.

Essential Functions / Duties:

Conduct resident rounds daily; report problems to the ADON and initiate corrective action; obtain a report at the start of shift from the nurse being relieved and on that report record sufficient information to implement appropriate follow up action as necessary; provide a report at the end of each shift to the nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow up action if necessary.
Count narcotics, check emergency kit, and exchange keys.
Order medications as necessary; administer PRN medications and treatments as necessary; receive medication delivery from pharmacy and check all drugs received and document proof of medications received.
Document weekly progress notes; update resident care plan when doing weekly progress notes; document daily skilled notes as necessary
Supervise nursing assist­ants providing direct resident care; counsel nursing assistants and recommend disci­plinary action, when necessary, to the ADON; Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the clinical performance of nursing assistants to the ADON.
Prepare nursing assistants’ assignments and explain all pertinent resident care.
Supervise the application and removal of all postural supports and restraints.
Supervise distribution of nourishments.
Follow staffing guidelines and make nursing assignments according to qualifications of staff and characteris­tics of the resident population.
Change linens on all residents as necessary.
Turn residents as necessary.
Prepare, administer, and document medications and treat­ments per the physician’s order and accurately record all care provided.
Perform comprehensive assessment of each resi­dent; document comprehensive assessment of each resi­dent; document resident care provided and resident’s response or lack of response to care provided; report changes in residents’ conditions to a physician, ADON, and responsible party promptly and to take follow up action as necessary.
Follow facility admission, discharge or transfer procedures and communi­cate resident admission, discharge or transfer to other departments, physicians, and ancillary service providers.
Participate in facility education programs and coordinate student activities with the ADON.
Attend staff meetings, in-service classes, and committee meetings as assigned; complete report for facility committees.
Participate in resident care conferences as as­signed.
Supervise response to resident’s call for assist­ance.
Responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
Listen to resident, family, or physician concerns and initiate corrective action and/or report concerns to ADON.
Develop an accurate comprehensive care plan based on each resident’s comprehensive assessment; review and revise resident care plans as neces­sary and as required by regulations; review and revise resident care plan when docu­menting weekly and daily notes.
Identify special nursing problems and emergency situations quickly; initiate immediate “life-saving” measures in the absence of a physician.
Must be able to work any shift as directed by the ADON.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Operate computers programmed with software needed to record, store, and analyze resident information; operate copy/fax/printer machines to send documents and produce documents.
Perform other related duties as directed by the Administrator.
Shift Specific Duties:

Day
Check breakfast and noon meal trays to ensure proper diet is served and residents are assisted as necessary; supervise the passing of afternoon nourishments.
Evening
Check dinner trays to ensure proper diet is served and residents are assisted as necessary; supervise the passing of evening nourishments.
Please refer to the Physical and Other Requirements section for abilities that are essential as they relate to the ability to do duties listed above.

Education and Experiences: Prior experience in a similar working environment is preferred, but not a requirement of the position. This position requires an RN (Registered Nurse) or an LPN (licensed practical nurse) in the state of Kansas.

Apply online at www.mccriteplaza.com0

Apply by 12/30/2024

McCrite Plaza Topeka
1610 SW 37th Street
Topeka, KS 66611
United States

Industrial Mechanical Technician I, II, & III

Full-time

Work requires moving items up to 100 lbs. Work requires standing, walking and working in cramped and awkward positions on concrete floors. Subject to danger of shock while working around electrical controls. Danger from falling off ladders, roofs, walkways. Danger of scalds and burns from steam and hot water lines. May get cut from sharp equipment or power hand tools. Environment may contain noise and unpleasant odors.

Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, operates, services and modifies all types of facility systems.
Aligns, adjusts and services components and equipment such as compressors, electric motors, and pumps.
Tests and inspects installed electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment for proper operation and compliance with applicable technical orders, manufacturers handbooks, and local procedures, including compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Services components such as electric motors, compressors, valves, and moving mechanical parts with appropriate lubrications.
Removes, disassembles, cleans, repairs, reassembles and reinstalls component parts such as: Pumps, motors, controllers, compressors, burners, condensers, ruptured discs, valves, backflow preventers, safety and automatic valves, pistons and bearings.
Ensures HVAC equipment, components and systems are functioning properly.
Performs seasonal overhauls as required by applicable technical data and local procedures.
Checks installed safety devices for proper operation.
Available to respond to emergency maintenance and repair problems at all times.
Performs preventive maintenance actions in accordance with applicable technical data and local procedures.
Lubricates and repacks valves, lubricates pumps, replaces gaskets and seals, corrects pumping equipment misalignment, cleans or replaces strainers and filters, and services water/oil separators and other Real Property Installed Equipment.
Uses hand and power tools such as jackhammers, torque wrenches, meters, gear pullers, bench grinders, hydraulic presses, pipe threading machines, cutting and welding torches, welding outfits, wrenches, micrometers, caliper power drills, vacuum pumps, portable trash pumps, powered and non-powered saws, drills, taps, and punches with drill presses and hand punches.
Bench checks repairable components and sub-assemblies using test equipment, standards, and other equipment required by applicable technical data.
Tests and calibrates repaired items to ensure adequacy and reliability of repair actions.
Maintains and repairs wooden, masonry, and concrete buildings and structures; Assembles prefabricated structures, installs and repairs plumbing systems and fixtures.
Maintains and repairs the structural components of facilities, including, but not limited to, walls, flooring, ceilings, concrete footings, foundations, floor slabs, metal components for prefabricated and permanent structures, doors, window s, screens, roofing, siding, pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, roof flashing, duct work, gutters, and downspouts.
Inspects, maintains, repairs, and installs structural and mechanical components of roll-up overhead doors and overhead hoists to include rollers, guides, pulleys, stops, cables, clamps, limit switches, etc.
Installs, repairs, replaces and adjusts building hardware and plumbing fixtures/devices, such as hinges, hasps, locks. Hydraulic door openers and closers, heating devices, sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters, traps, vents, drains, meters, fittings, couplings and unions.
Fits valves, couplings, shock arresters, and other fittings to pipe sections.
Periodically required to operate lawn mowers and other ground maintenance equipment.
Required to perform snow removal duties during normal duty hours and after normal duty hours, to include weekends.

Compensation: 18.67 to 28.00 an hr.

Apply by 11/29/2024

Apply online at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs

Fill out a State of Kansas tax clearance form at https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/default.aspx

Kansas Adjutant General
Adjutant Generals Department
2722 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, Ks 66611
Topeka, KS 66605
United States

Network Administrator

Full-time, Jobs

Manage, maintain, and configure the Lottery network switches, firewalls and other network devices. Configure network monitoring, optimizations. Interface with vendors to ensure successful network implementation on lottery projects. Review and perform mitigation of audits, vulnerability reports and penetration testing on network equipment. Review vendor firewall changes for accuracy. Work with IT and lottery employees for disaster recovery.

Support, maintain, and operate Lottery technology systems and applications. Review logs for issues or problems. Remediate issues found in vulnerability reports, review monitoring application for issues/problems, attacks or any other items noted by the application.

Act as a backup to the Systems Administrator working on servers and applications that the lottery uses. Perform duties on Microsoft Servers including backups, restores, creation and maintenance of user accounts, modifications to Active Directory. Administer user and computer accounts to ensure proper OS updates and virus protection. Install hardware and software, assists with network set-up, support and maintenance. Provides training and support to users.

Compensation: $48,000-$55,000. Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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Apply by 10/21/2024

The Kansas Lottery
128 N. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603
United States