Livestock Worker/ranch Hand
Employer
30337 Sd Hwy 251
Gregory, SD 57533
United States
Job description
Perform duties like: Moving cattle home from summer pasture in October. Fall cattle work/pregnancy checking, Weaning, and Feeding cattle. Working and vaccinating cattle. Maintaining feed equipment, Welding maintenance, and Inspecting livestock for illness/injuries. Maintaining winter grazing fences. Prepping ranch barns and grounds for freeze. Opening frozen water tanks and springs. Snow removal. Shipping calves to market. Prep barns and cattle for calving. Calving begins March through May. Cleaning barns. Prepping hay equipment. Maintaining summer pastures and Branding cattle. Moving cattle to summer pasture end of May/beginning of June. Drive pick-up truck to town for cattle supplies on occasion,.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. 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.