Livestock Care Specialist — Housing Included

H2ajobs; Wray (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs in Colorado is seeking farm workers to perform cattle and farm duties, including feeding, watering, herding, castration, branding, weighing, catching and loading animals, and conducting health checks to keep livestock in good condition.

Responsibilities also cover equipment upkeep, housing and meal provisions, and travel reimbursement under H-2A rules. Candidates should be able to work in varying weather and handle calves during pregnancy and birthing, with safe, patient handling.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience required.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, watering, herding, castration, branding, weighing, catching and loading animals.
• Examining animals to detect diseases and injuries and ensure optimal health.
• Monitor grazing fields and manage movement of cows and calves between fields.
• Hauling feed and maintaining housing and equipment.
• Maintenance of farm equipment, grain bins and buildings.
• Operate tractors, wagons, payloader and skid loaders.
• Maintain watering systems and prevent freezing.
• Handle calves and cows during pregnancy and birthing with cold-weather care.
• Pharmaceutical care for sick calves per protocol.
• Repair feedlot equipment and fences; welding where needed.
• Remove manure and ensure general farm cleanliness.

Skills

3 months experience

Job description

H2ajobs in Colorado is seeking farm workers to perform cattle and farm duties, including feeding, watering, herding, castration, branding, weighing, catching and loading animals, and conducting health checks to keep livestock in good condition.

Responsibilities also cover equipment upkeep, housing and meal provisions, and travel reimbursement under H-2A rules. Candidates should be able to work in varying weather and handle calves during pregnancy and birthing, with safe, patient handling.