Farmworkers/Laborers

H2ajobs; Weskan Township (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs in Kansas is seeking winter-season farm labor to maintain snow removal and feed equipment, clean cattle feeding grounds, clear snow from yards and barns, and keep heated water systems operational in cold weather.

The role requires at least 2 months of verifiable farm work experience and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Employer-provided housing and meals are included, with weekly transportation to nearby towns for errands.

Qualifications

• 2 months of verifiable farm work experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain snow removal and feed equipment used in winter months.
• Clean snow off cattle feeding grounds and yards/barn areas.
• Keep heated water systems operational and prevent ice build-up.
• Move and rearrange animals for protection from winter weather.
• Repair and maintain farm and irrigation equipment.

Skills

Farm labor

Physical strength

Lifting 75 lbs

Job description

Maintaining and operating snow removal and feed equipment only used in winter months. Cleaning snow off of cattle feeding grounds. Clearing snow from yards and barn. Maintaining heated water systems. Removing ice from water. Maintaining heated section of barn so that equipment is operational during coldest weather. Examining animals to detect weather related injuries. Moving animals for protection from winter weather. Repair and maintenance of farm and irrigation equipment.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. Workers residing in employer-provided housing will be provided free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Transport: 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 (e.g., van, bus, plane) transportation charges for the distances involved for both inbound and outbound transportation. Inbound transportation provided from the foreign worker's home city to the U.S. consulate and from the U.S. Consulate to the work site.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Workers must have at least 2 months of verifiable farm work experience. Specific requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds.