Farm/irrigation/livestock Worker
Employer
900 Mansfield Lane
Dillon, MT 59725
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of wild hay and cattle.
The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to irrigation.
General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities: maintain, drive and operate farm machines; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; paint/repair farm structures; maintain/repair fencing; perform general clean up of farm areas; drive, load/unload farm trucks; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.
Flood Irrigation: shovel and pack dirt in low spots of embankment or cut trenches in high areas to direct water flow; move canvas dams to direct water in ditches.
Duties related to the production of Livestock will include the following: apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; mix feed/additives and feed/water livestock; drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; clean/disinfect livestock corrals/stalls/sheds; brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm/irrigation work and livestock care and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.