Livestock Care & Farm Operations Technician

H2ajobs; Dow City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transport reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs in Dow City, IA is seeking a farm laborer to manage livestock care and farm maintenance. Duties include cleaning stalls, feeding and watering, operating trucks and tractors, and monitoring animal health.

Housing and meals are provided; employer covers transport costs. Candidates should have at least 3 months farm experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3 months previous farm experience required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid regular driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Clean stalls, pens, and equipment using disinfectants, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps.
• Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed.
• Examine animals to detect illness, injury, disease, or weight changes.
• Feed and water livestock and monitor feed and water supplies.
• Herd livestock to pastures, scales, trucks, or enclosures.
• Maintain and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
• Mark livestock using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos.
• Move livestock manually or with carts.

Skills

farm work experience

Job description

H2ajobs in Dow City, IA is seeking a farm laborer to manage livestock care and farm maintenance. Duties include cleaning stalls, feeding and watering, operating trucks and tractors, and monitoring animal health.

Housing and meals are provided; employer covers transport costs. Candidates should have at least 3 months farm experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, and hold a valid driver’s license.