Cattle Farmhand: Herd Care, Calving & Maintenance

H2ajobs; Olton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided (including mobile or

Meals provided

Transportation to grocery/shop

Job summary

H2ajobs is hiring for a farmworker to attend to cattle, feed, water, load, and transport cattle, with daily herd checks and potential calving assistance. You will maintain fences and equipment, monitor health, and keep records as needed.

Must be at least 18, physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs, and willing to work in varying weather conditions. Housing and meals are provided, with transportation options to and from work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience with farm animals preferred (2 months stated).
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to work in variable weather conditions.
• Must obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting and maintain a clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cattle, including feeding, watering, loading, and transporting.
• Check herd daily, sometimes multiple times daily in cold months.
• Maintain and repair cattle equipment, pens, yards, and fences.
• Monitor cattle health, assist calving and weaning, administer medications as appropriate.
• Keep records on cattle and monitor overall wellbeing.

Skills

Physical strength

Mobility

US Driver's license

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

H2ajobs is hiring for a farmworker to attend to cattle, feed, water, load, and transport cattle, with daily herd checks and potential calving assistance. You will maintain fences and equipment, monitor health, and keep records as needed.

Must be at least 18, physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs, and willing to work in varying weather conditions. Housing and meals are provided, with transportation options to and from work.