Farm/irrigation/livestock Worker
Employer
1.0 S Shawmut Road
Shawmut, MT 59078
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of hay, grain and livestock. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work and irrigation.
General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities:
maintain, drive, attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize and harvest crops; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; paint/repair farm structures; replace/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; drive, load/unload trucks; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties.
Flood Irrigation: shovel and pack dirt in low spots of embankment or cut trenches in high areas to direct water flow; walk fields, carry and set tarps; clean beaver dams.
Duties related to the production of Livestock will include the following: apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; clean/disinfect livestock corrals/stalls/sheds; wrestle/brand/herd livestock.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm/irrigation work and livestock care. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.