Open Range Livestock Worker

H2ajobs; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a cattle range worker in Texas to feed, water and herd livestock to pasture, and assist with basic medical care on the range.

You will ride and handle horses as needed, work in varying weather, and have housing, meals, and transport provided by the employer. A minimum of 6 months range experience is required.

Qualifications

• 6 months cattle range experience required.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, and herd livestock to pasture.
• Assist with vaccinations and handling for medical care.
• Work on the range more than 50% of days; adapt to weather.

Job description

Feed, water, herd livestock to pasture for grazing; examine animals to detect disease and injury; assist with vaccination of livestock by herding into corral or manually restraining animal on the range; apply medications to cuts and bruises; assist with castration; clip identifying notches on or brand animals. Must be able to ride and handle horse in a manner to assure the safety of worker, co-workers and livestock. Work is performed on the range for more than 50% of the workdays in the contract period. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Involves lifting and carrying of 50 lbs frequently Employer will furnish at no cost, all tools including but not limited to: rope, tack, gloves, veterinary equipment, hand tools, protective gear, bedding etc. as well as effective electronic means of communication (cell phone and 2 way radio) for work and emergency purposes. If worker is in an area where electronic communication will not work, the employer or person designated by employer will contact the worker in regular pre-scheduled visits twice daily. The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will provide, without charge or deposit, three sufficient meals a day or free and convenient cooking facilities with adequate provision of food to prepare meals. At least 4.5 gallons of potable water per day per worker for drinking and cooking, delivered on a regular basis, and additional water (may be nonpotable) sufficient to meet the workers laundry and bathing needs

Transport: For non-commuting workers the employer pays/reimburses for reasonable costs incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer, whether in the U.S. or abroad, to the place of employment. This will include the most economical form of transportation which can include a van, bus or a plane ticket if driving is not possible.

Experience wanted: 6 months

6 months cattle range worker experience required