Farm Laborer
Employer
1893 FM 1362 N
Caldwell, TX 77836
United States
Job description
Workers will perform any combination of the following tasks: feeding and or watering livestock (cattle/horses) as needed; herd livestock to pastures for grazing; examine animals to detect diseases and or injuries; make herd health evaluations as needed; manually restraining animals; herding livestock; apply medications/vaccinations to livestock, spray livestock with insecticide; assist with castrations; ear notch, tag and hot brand livestock; must be able to ride and handle horses in a manner to ensure safety of worker, co-workers and the animals while herding, castrating, branding, tagging, vaccinating and feeding cattle. Horse care includes stall cleaning, feeding and training. Must be able to cut, spray herbicide and clear brush on property and fence rows with hand tools, chainsaws, repair/maintain fences; install and repair water lines and maintain water tanks/troughs. Must be willing to and be able to work on horseback and or on foot, must be able to operate farm/ranch equipment (tractors, skid steers, ATV, etc); must be able to operate tractor for pasture care management (spraying, fertilizing, shredding, pest control) and to feed livestock. Employees will be required to mow, weed eat and maintain grounds. Employees will work outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures, poisonous snakes and predators. The work schedule will be Monday to Sunday. Off days rotates. Must be available for weekend work Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Involves lifting and carrying of 100 lbs frequently
Special Requirements
Experience as May be required to submit a post hire employer paid criminal background check. Failure to comply or felony convictions that the employer reasonably believes will impair safety of others on the worksite will result in immediate termination.