Farmworker/herder
Employer
2315 East Highway 44
Encinal, TX 78019
United States
Job description
Perform any combination of the following tasks to attend to livestock on the open range: feeds and waters livestock, herds livestock to pasture for grazing; examines animals to detect diseases and injuries; assists with the vaccination of livestock by herding into corral and or stall manually restraining animal on the range; applies medications to cuts and bruises; sprays livestock with insecticide; assists with castration; clips ID notches on or brands animals. Must be able to ride and handle horses in a manner to assure the safety of the worker, coworker, and livestock. Must be able to find and maintain bearings to grazing areas. Must be willing and able to occasionally live and work independently or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods of time. 9 hours per day is normal but workers may be on call for up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Minimum 6 months verifiable work experience required.
Special Requirements
A worker can make more depending on merit, experience and if bonuses are earned. Bonuses are based on performance and are at the sole discretion of the employer. Employer requires that all employees must take a pre-employment physical, alcohol, drug screen and background check, at the employer's expense before a job offer can be extended and is for the safety of all employees and livestock. A post hire drug screen will be implemented upon incident or accident at the expense of the employer. All items need for this position whether listed in the application or not, including work vehicles, atvs, water coolers, etc., are provided to the worker at no charge or cost to them. All workers are provided at least 4.5 gals of fresh potable water per day, workers have hot and cold water at their housing and there are many locations at the ranch as which any worker can refill his water container as much as desired.