Farm and Ranch Livestock Production

H2ajobs; Plentywood (MT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided (including mobile or

Meals provided

Employer-provided transportation

Tools/equipment provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Plentywood, MT is seeking Winter Cattle Feeders to care for livestock during winter months. Workers will drive trucks, operate ranch equipment, and move feed to animals across ranges. Duties include lifting hay up to 100 pounds, breaking ice to keep water open, riding horses or 4-wheelers to move cattle, and performing minor repairs.

A driver’s license is required and experience is preferred. Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with potential wage adjustments based on

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of related experience.
• Driver's license required.
• Able to work outdoors in extreme winter conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks and other equipment to distribute feed.
• Move cattle between pastures and feed using feeding devices.
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs on ranch equipment.
• Lift and carry hay bales up to 100 pounds.
• Load water lines and clear ice to keep water supplies open.

Skills

Truck driving

Livestock handling

Physical endurance

Tools

Tractor operation

Snow removal equipment

Horse riding

Job description

WINTER CATTLE FEEDER

The Winter Cattle Feeders duties are specific to caring for livestock during winter months. The worker(s) will be required to drive trucks and other equipment to distribute feed to animals on the range; may need to do equipment and tire repair to keep equipment operating. Lift and carry hay bales weighing up to 100 pounds; physically break ice with shovel and/or spud bar in order to keep water supply open for livestock; ride horse and/or 4-wheeler to move cows to various pastures feed livestock supplementary rations and mineral blocks with feeding equipment. The worker(s) will be required to operate tractor with blade to move snow in order to keep areas open for movement of workers, equipment and livestock. Operate ranch equipment and perform minor repairs and maintenance.

Workers must be willing and able to perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision. Worker must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. Most duties are performed out-of-doors and entail exposure to extreme cold; snow, and wind; and herding hazards. Must be self sufficient in a winter blizzard situation. feeding work will have to be done despite adverse winter conditions. General supervision will be provided by the ranch owner.

A minimum of 3 months’ experience is required. Drivers' License is required for hauling feed and back hauls for feed trip. Increased wage and or bonus may be possible depending on experience.

Experience wanted: 3 months

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: Kitchen facilities, utilities and utensils will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker. Worker will prepare their own meals.
• Upon request, employer will provide transportation to stores at least every two weeks for shopping for food and other necessary items at no cost to the worker.
• Transport: INBOUND 1) Advance the worker the required transportation and subsistence costs to workers in corresponding employment who are traveling to the employer's work site. The amount of daily subsistence payment will be no less than those set forth in Sec 655.173(a). 2) Pay directly for the inbound transportation, typically, airplane transportation, and reimburse any subsistence costs.
• Employer provided items (at no cost to the worker): All tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties assigned as well as transportation between worker(s) on-site housing and the work site. A cell phone or two-way radio will be provided for emergency and ranch communications at no cost to the worker (excluding long distance charges).

If the employer has not previously advanced or paid directly for the inbound transportation and subsistence costs

The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift due to the nature of the job duties. Hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the job. Work may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week.