Livestock Worker/ranch Hand
Employer
31265 County Road W
Stratton, CO 80836
United States
Job description
Performs job duties like: Administer medications/vaccinations; Brand livestock; Castrate livestock; Check cattle feed & water equipment; Maintain cattle feed & water equipment; Feed livestock; Herd livestock; Inspect livestock for illness/injury; Maintain livestock equipment; Make hay feed; Mix additives in feed; Place mineral blocks; Protect livestock from predators; Tend to pregnant cattle; Tend to young calves; Transport cattle; Collect and remove manure; Construct windbreaks for livestock; Maintain heated watering system; Operate snow removal equipment; Break up ice in watering troughs; Construct fencing for livestock. Drive water truck; Move water equipment; Feed protein; Drive ATV's; Haul feed/hay.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 1 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Must be able to loft a 75 pound calf Lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Extensive walking is required. 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.