General Farmworker
Employer
300 Tash Livestock Lane
Polaris , MT 59746
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of wild hay and cattle. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work.
General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities: maintain, drive, attach, and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize, and harvest crops; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; may mix and/or spray chemicals/pesticides (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); remove rocks from field; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; build/replace/repair/maintain fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties.
Flood Irrigation duties will include the following: shovel and pack dirt in low spots of embankment or cut trenches in high areas to direct water flow; close gate in ditch/pipe when bordered section is flooded; shovel or hoe soil to clear ditches/furrows and build embankments to appropriately channel water.
Duties related to the production of livestock will include the following: mix feed/additives and feed/water livestock; place mineral blocks; drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; maintain water sources such as troughs; herd livestock; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock; clean/disinfect livestock stalls/corrals/sheds.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with general farm work and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance.