Livestock Worker/ranch Hand
Employer
89925 463rd Ave
Naper, NE 68755
United States
Job description
Perform seasonal duties like: Moving cattle from summer pasture in October. Fall cattle work/pregnancy checking. Weaning. Processing calves. Feeding cattle. Working and vaccinating cattle. Maintaining feed equipment. Inspect livestock for illness/injuries. Maintaining winter grazing fences. Preparing ranch barns & grounds for freeze. Opening frozen water tanks & springs. Snow removal. Calving begins in March & finishes the end of April. Cleaning barns & pens. Preparing haying equipment. Fencing summer pastures. Branding cattle. Drive to town to pickup cattle supplies. Moving cattle to summer pasture end of May.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 1 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers expense due to the presence of children and expensive tools and equipment on the farm. Failure to pass criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Overtime and taking holiday is mandatory. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.