Livestock Worker/ranch Hand
Employer
34081 Irish Lane
Whitman, NE 69366
United States
Job description
Assists with all duties related to calving, care and development of calves. Monitors pregnant cows for signs of calving and takes appropriate steps to ensure calf is born safely and is not exposed to cold temperatures for extended periods of time. Helps calves to nurse their mothers when appropriate, monitors calves to make sure they have eaten within 4 hour of being born. Performs any of the following tasks to attend to livestock: Maintain heated watering system. Operate snow removal equipment in order to operate feed wagons. Mix feed and additives, fill feed troughs with feed and water for livestock; remove ice formed in water. Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries. Vaccinate animals by placing vaccine in drinking water or feed using syringes and hypodermic needles. Apply medications to cuts and bruises, spray livestock with insecticide. Confine livestock in stalls. Clip identifying notches or symbols on animal or brand animal using branding iron to indicate ownership. Clean livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels. Maintain buildings. Maintain calving and feeding records. Drive to town to pick up cattle supplies.
Equipment: John Deere Tractors, Honda ATVs, Vertical Feed Wagons, Skid Steers, Payloaders
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post-hire at employers expense due to the liability of driving trucks on public roads. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers expense due to the presence of children on the farm. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. 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.