Farmworker

H2ajobs; Saint Edward (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free meals and kitchen facilities

Transportation to town provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Nebraska seeks seasonal cattle caretakers from December to June to feed, water, and monitor cows and calves. Duties include checking water tanks, hauling water, feeding daily, and assisting with calving and doctoring calves; some general farm tasks as assigned.

Applicants should have at least 3 months of experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, and hold a valid driver's license. Housing and meals are provided; transportation to town for non-range workers is available periodically.

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience or more preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Regular drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Feed cattle daily and check water tanks.
• Haul water with a pickup truck and ensure water availability.
• Assist with calving season and doctor calves as needed.
• Transport calves to veterinarian if required and perform general farm duties.

Skills

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

We have cattle that need to be cared for from December – June. The spring calves and cows will come home from pasture more than likely early December unless the weather conditions call for it sooner. Employees will need to check the water tanks, and using a pickup truck for hauling water, to make sure there is water always available, feed daily, check to be sure there are no sick cows/calves, and doctoring when needed. Employee duties will include assisting with calving season which could include pulling a calf, trailering them to the veterinarian if needed, and doctoring calves. Employees will complete all cattle care as assigned, and some general farm duties. No care, feeding or water will be needed while in pastures. We only need seasonal assistance during the very labor-intensive calving season. The employer, at its sole discretion, may grant pay increases based on factors such as performance, longevity, and/or experience. Workers returning for a consecutive season will be paid at the previous season’s rate if that rate exceeds the current published rate.

Housing:

Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals:

The employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities and space for food preparation, as well as the necessary equipment, appliances (including refrigeration),cooking accessories, and dish washing facilities (e.g., adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure) that are in working condition and will be used by workers to sufficiently prepare three (3) meals a day. Employer will offer free transportation to town for personal services (i.e. banking, groceries) at least once per week for non range workers.

Transport:

The employer will pay the worker for reasonable costs incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer, whether in the U.S. or abroad to the place of employment (inbound/outbound). The employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved.

Experience wanted:

3 months

Job requires extensive walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive movements, frequent stooping and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires a regular drivers license. Require 3 months experience.