Farm and Ranch Livestock Production

H2ajobs; Powderville (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Montana seeks a cattle feeder to care for cattle across fall, winter and spring. You will drive a feed truck to distribute feed, operate loaders and tractors, and perform minor repairs.

Lifting up to 100 pounds, bracing ice, and working outdoors in cold, wind, and snow are routine. Responsibilities include moving cattle, providing supplementary rations and minerals, assisting with calving, vaccinating, branding, and basic fence maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of experience required.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work outdoors in extreme cold.

Responsibilities

• Care for cattle during fall, winter and spring.
• Drive feed truck to distribute feed and minerals.
• Assist with calving, vaccinating and branding.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain fence lines and general ranch cleanup.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Physical stamina

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Tools

Feed truck operation

Loader operation

Tractor operation

Job description

The Cattle Feeders duties are specific to caring for livestock during fall/winter/spring months. The worker(s) will be required to Cattle feeder will drive feed truck to distribute feed into feed bunks for cattle in the feedlot and on the range; may need to do equipment and tire repair to keep equipment operating. employee will carry/lift bags of salt and mineral weighing up to 100 pounds; physically break ice with shovel and/or spud bar in order to keep water supply open for livestock; Employee will drive side‑by‑side for moving cattle to various pastures feed livestock supplementary rations and mineral blocks with feeding equipment, will be responsible for clearing feed bunks of snow and general ranch areas as needed. Helping with calving, vaccinating, branding and processing calves will be required job duties. Cattle are turned out over summer months and do not require daily feeding. Employee will operate feed truck, pay loader, tractors, trucks, and various equipment, perform minor repairs and maintenance. Maintain existing fence lines and perform general cleanup of farm acreage.

In the spring months preparing for farming will be underway, irrigating, planting, seeding and haying preparations will take place.

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.

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.

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

Experience wanted: 3 months

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).

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.