General Ranch Worker
Employer
5490 County Road Y
Stratford, TX 79084
United States
Job description
Must be able to drive ATVs. Build fencing prior to grazing season and repair as needed throughout grazing season. Irrigation construction prior to grazing season. Irrigate pastures as necessary for maximum crop growth. Maintain all fences, corrals, cabins, buildings. Range improvements, and livestock equipment for proper cattle management. Clean all livestock stalls and sheds using disinfectant solutions, brushes, and shovels. Maintain shop, milking facility, animal housing facilities, restrooms and break rooms as clean and functional. Monitor water sources such as ditch, wells, city holding ponds, etc. Monitor herd for health changes and report any changes in health to supervisor. Operate front end loaders and tractors to maintain irrigation pivot tracks, pasture planting, pasture maintenance and manure spreading. Assist in taking cows safely to and from pastures during the grazing season. Assist in taking cows to and from parlor for milking. Mowing of pastures and around facilities. Communicate with the farm manager regarding the condition of the pasture and the rotational schedule during grazing season. Treat individual animals and provide for down animals as required by protocol. Wean calves, vaccinations, mastitis, and pregnancy cow checks. Workers must be willing and able to perform all duties according to the employers requirements during the contract period. Must have knowledge of building and repair of fence and flood and sprinkler irrigation knowledge and management. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Texas climatic conditions, which may include, at times, dusty conditions, wind, extreme heat, etc.
Special Requirements
A bale of hay can weigh up to 75 lbs. Drug screen will occur post-hire and at the employer's expense.