Livestock Worker/ranch Hand

Job description

Perform the following seasonal duties on a farm: Prepare and haul livestock feed on and around the worksite. Check animal health and give medical care as needed. Check and maintain cattle feed and water equipment. Feed cattle, mix additives in feed. Place mineral blocks. Protect livestock from predators. Weigh livestock. Collect and remove manure from livestock facilities. Construct windbreaks for livestock. Maintain heated watering system. Break up ice in watering troughs. Operate towed equipment to spread manure. Haul hay on hay trailer, load hay bales onto truck/trailer. Use GPS autosteer system. Use forklift, skid steer and loader tractor to move manure. Incidental repair/ maintenance on livestock equipment. Drive to town to pick up supplies for the cattle.

Crops: Beef Cattle

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling 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.