Livestock/ranch Worker
Employer
9921 West Dilworth Road (including various pastures/range land within a 60-mile radius)
Hammett, ID 83627
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of livestock. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to livestock production.
Duties related to the production of livestock will include the following: check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; examine animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain or to determine offspring delivery time; assist in birth deliveries; monitor food and water supplies; move water troughs; break ice to allow animals to drink freely; place mineral blocks; herd livestock; patrol grazing lands on horseback or using all-terrain vehicles; clean/disinfect livestock corrals/stalls/sheds; inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards; relocate temporary fencing; load/unload animals; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck; use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives; replace/repair/maintain fencing; perform general cleanup of farm/ranch areas; operate vehicle, 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; drive, load/unload farm/Ag exempt, non CDL Semi trucks on, or between, farm worksites.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with 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.