Equipment Operator/ Livestock Worker
Employer
196 Finley Ranch Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of wheat, peas, hay, pasture, and cattle. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to livestock production.
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; remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; replace/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL semi- trucks on farm only; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties.
Duties related to the production of Livestock will include the following: check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; examine animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain or to determine offspring delivery time; assist in delivery; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; place mineral blocks; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock; clean/disinfect livestock stalls/sheds; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck. Feed and water cattle.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have one month of experience with agricultural equipment operation and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. An employees failure to report to work may result in immediate termination.