Farmworker/laborer
Employer
14352 CR 22
Sterling, CO 80751
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of cattle. Duties will include the following responsibilities: make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery and automatic waterers; remove undesirable and excess growth from farm grounds; maintain/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm/livestock areas; check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; observe animals to detect illness/injury/disease and rate of weight gain or to determine delivery time, assist in delivery; wean calves from mothers; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; mix feed/ additives and feed/water livestock; place mineral blocks; drive equipment/ trucks to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; confine livestock in stalls; clean/disinfect corrals/stalls/sheds; apply ear tags; saddle/train/ride and care for horses; maintain records on animals; rope cattle from horseback drive, drive, load/unload farm trucks; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers. Applicants must have 20 days experience with livestock care and horseback riding and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance.
Special Requirements
Hours listed in Section A.6 are the anticipated hours to be worked. The employer may offer additional work hours or these hours could increase or decrease based on weather conditions, crop delay, pests or disease, crop yield, available labor, and or productivity. Use of electronic devices during work hours is restricted to emergencies only.