Livestock Worker
Employer
14352 County Road 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; replace/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm/livestock areas; check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; examine 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.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with livestock care and horseback riding.