Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, & Aquacultural Animals

H2ajobs; Bowdon (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Employer-provided meals

Weekly transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking farm laborers for cattle ranch operations in North Dakota. The role involves feeding, tending to livestock health, assisting with calving, and operating ranch equipment. Housing and meals are provided, with weekly town transportation available.

Requires a minimum of 3 months related experience and ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with exposure to extreme temperatures. Wage-related details are aligned with H-2A program guidelines; candidates may receive additional benefits at

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months experience.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• IFR wage system designation: Skill Level II Experienced Level.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock and monitor animal health and well-being.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as needed.
• Assist with calving and other livestock husbandry activities.
• Handle, sort, move, and transport cattle.
• Operate trucks, tractors, and other farm equipment.
• Transport feed, hay, livestock, and other agricultural materials.
• Mix and distribute feed, supplements, and medications.
• Grind hay and feed.
• Haul feed from storage sites to livestock areas.
• Maintain and repair fences, corrals, pens, buildings, and other ranch structures.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and machinery.
• Clean and bed livestock facilities.
• Spread manure.
• Remove snow from work areas and livestock facilities.
• Perform general ranch maintenance and related duties.

Job description

Feed and water livestock and monitor animal health and well-being. Administer medications and vaccinations as needed. Assist with calving and other livestock husbandry activities. Handle, sort, move, and transport cattle. Operate trucks, tractors, and other farm equipment. Transport feed, hay, livestock, and other agricultural materials. Mix and distribute feed, supplements, and medications. Grind hay and feed. Haul feed from storage sites to livestock areas. Maintain and repair fences, corrals, pens, buildings, and other ranch structures. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and machinery. Clean and bed livestock facilities. Spread manure. Remove snow from work areas and livestock facilities. Perform general ranch maintenance and related duties necessary for the operation of a cattle ranch.

Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dish-washing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services).

Transport: Employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and provide reimbursement upon arrival at the farm for all inbound and outbound transportation at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. This may include plane, train, bus, or automobile.

Experience wanted: 3 months

Minimum of 3 months experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. Operator License Class D Candidate will have 60 days to obtain. Skill Level II Experienced Level Pursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order.