Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Vega (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to groceries

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a farm worker to care for cattle and other ranch animals. duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, catching, loading, and maintaining animal records.

Experience is not required. You must be able to obtain a CDL and have a clean driving record. Lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional drug testing may be required. Housing and meals are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Capable of obtaining a CDL and maintaining a clean driving record.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, herd, graze, castrate, brand, catch, and load animals.
• Maintain animal records and inspect for diseases or injuries.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate.

Skills

CDL

English

Livestock handling

Job description

Attend to live farm, ranch animals that include cattle; Duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, catching, and loading animals; Maintain records on animals; Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; Move livestock from one location to another manually or using trailers; Clean and maintain animal housing areas; Assist with calving and weaning; Inspect, maintain, fashion, and repair facilities, buildings, pens, yards, and fences; Drive equipment to distribute feed to animals; Provide mineral to cattle grazing wheat pasture; Break ice in watering facilities; Sort cattle for sale. Must speak and understand English.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 0 months

Must be able to obtain following hire appropriate CDL and obtain clean driving record to drive grain trucks. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.