Farmworker, Farm & Ranch Animal

H2ajobs; Timber Lake (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to work

Bonus potential

Job summary

H2ajobs in Timber Lake, SD is seeking a Farmworker to perform livestock care, feed, water, and monitor cattle, assist calving, and perform fencing and hay hauling.

Housing and meals are provided, transportation to groceries or work may be arranged, and a bonus potential exists based on performance. This role may require weekend/holiday work and full-time availability. Must be 18+ and able to obtain a US driver1license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old and able to work in the United States.
• Experience in farm or ranch work preferred (2 months stated).
• Must obtain a valid US driver1icense within 2 weeks of reporting.

Responsibilities

• Care for livestock, including feeding and checking water tanks.
• Observe cattle for sickness and treat sick animals as needed.
• Brand calves; assist with calving; inspect for signs of labor.
• Fence maintenance and hauling hay as required.
• Work-related activities per SOC/OES 45-2093 (onetonline.org).

Job description

Duties may include: Care of livestock. Feeding, checking water tanks, observing cattle for sickness, treating sick animals. Branding calves. Calving -observing for signs of labor and assisting laboring cows. Fencing maintenance. Hauling hay. 1 hour meal break & other related Farmworker, Farm & Ranch Animal activities as per SOC/OES 45-2093 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. See attached Addendum C.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Depending on housing location, worker may have a kitchen available for use. In that case, 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. Otherwise, 3 meals per day will be provided to those workers who do not have access to free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities (all workers who are residing in public accommodations). All meals will include a daily source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

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.

Experience wanted: 2 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. 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. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). 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 employer's bulletin boards or the employer's property without specific authorization from the employer. Only workers may live in employer-provided housing unless other arrangements have bee... See attached Addendum C.