Farm/irrigation/livestock Worker
Employer
10092 County Road 36 (including fields/worksites within a 40-mile radius)
Yuma, CO 80759
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of corn, wheat, rye, milo, and cattle. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work.
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; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; replace/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties.
Irrigation duties will include the following:
Pivots: operate, maintain, and repair system.
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; assist in delivery to market; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; mix feed/additives and feed/water livestock; place mineral blocks; drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; clean/disinfect livestock stalls/corrals/sheds; maintain records on animals.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 1 month of experience with farm/irrigation work and livestock care.