Sheep Shearer
Employer
5920 East Texas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
United States
Job description
Will shear sheep in conditions associated with state(s) climate such as winds, dust, cold and snow. Must be able to shear loose (without tying feet if this is required by the wool grower). Applicants must have six (6) months experience shearing using power-driven clippers and must be able to shear 90 ewes/lambs a day after an initial 5 day break in period. Places animals in shearing station and then clips wool close to the hide so that wool is removed in one piece. Care must be exercised to avoid nicking, pinking or cutting skin to avoid double cuts. May help move sheep in and out of shearing area. Oils hand pieces and sharpens combs and cutter. May tie fleece. Must be able to shear 90 head of sheep a day after initial break-in period of five days. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Requires extensive pushing, pulling, frequent stooping and exposure to extreme temps. Piece Rate: Ewes - $2.50, Lambs - $2.50, Rams - $5.00. AEWR - CA - $16.05, Nevada - $14.82, Utah - $14.82, WY - $14.55. Advance pay and Driver provided. Possibility of performance based raise & weekends.
Special Requirements
The employer will provide a means for remote communication to its workers as needed.