Farmworker, Farm and Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Onida (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transport provided

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a general cow/calf operations assistant in South Dakota. Duties include assisting with embryo transplant, cattle care (feeding, sorting, shots), and ranch maintenance such as mowing and repairs. Role may involve power washing barns and keeping animal health records.

Applicants should be 18+, with around 6 months of experience, and prepared for variable weather. Housing and meals are provided; some weekends/holidays may be required. Transportation may be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience preferred: 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bovine embryo transplant.
• Attend to cattle including feeding, sorting, and giving shots.
• Maintain ranch facilities: mowing, inspecting and repairing buildings, feed areas, fences.
• Power wash interior of barn after cow flush work.
• Maintain cattle records and monitor health; administer medications or vaccinations as appropriate.

Job description

General cow/calf operation (excluding calving). Duties may include but are not limited to assisting with bovine embryo transplant, attending to cattle i.e. feeding, sorting, giving shots. Ranch maintenance including mowing, inspecting and repairing building, feed areas, fences, etc. Power washing interior of barn after cow flush work. May maintain records on cattle, examine cattle to detect diseases or injuries, administer medications, vaccinations or insecticides as appropriate.

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: The employer will furnish cooking facilities, utilities, and utensils for workers to prepare their own meals in the housing provided kitchen. Included basic appliances will consist of, but is not limited to, refrigerator, stove/oven, and sink with hot and cold-water connections. All appliances included will be in good, working condition for the workers. Employer will provide transportation to grocery store at least once a week for workers who wish to shop for food.
• Transport: The employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to H-2A or U.S. workers, or 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 in traveling (a) to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer (i.e., inbound) and (b) from the pl... See Attached Addendum C.

• Possible weekend/holiday work. The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate.
• Experience wanted: 6 months
• Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 50lbs; may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer provided vehicles clean and free of trash. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or other instructions from the employers bulletin boards or the employers property without specific authorization from the employer. Only workers may live in employer-provided.. See Addendum