Ranch Hand

Kraus Angus Farm, LLC; Dyer (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals

Transportation

Job summary

H2ajobs in Tennessee seeks a Ranch Hand to feed, care for cattle and farm animals, move and herd animals, and maintain pastures and equipment. You will perform health checks, clean stalls, and assist with general ranch operations.

This role offers employer-provided housing, meals, and transportation assistance; weekend/holiday work possible; must be 18+ and able to work in the US. Experience is valued with bonus potential based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to operate basic farm machinery and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Feed, care for cattle and farm animals; move/herd to enclosures.
• Clean stalls, pens and equipment; maintain pastures and fences.
• Inspect health of animals; perform regular health checks and maintenance of facilities.

Skills

Stamina

Driving

Job description

Duties may include: Feed, care, and maintenance of cattle and other farm animals including: moving and herding to other enclosures, regular examinations for health, cleaning stalls, pens, and relative equipment. Maintenance of farm land, pastures, and equipment in the form of mowing and weed eating of the pastures, inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences using a variety of hand tools and power equipment. Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment & other related Ranch Hand activities as per SOC/OES 45-2093 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. See attached Addendum C.

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: Depending on housing location, worker may have a kitchen available for use. In that case, The employer will furnish cooking facilities, utilities, and utensils for workers to prepare their own meals in the housing provided kitchen. Included basic appliances will consist of, but is not limited to, refrigerator, stove/oven, and sink with hot and cold-water connections. All appliances included will be in good, working condition for the workers. Employer will provide transportation to grocery store at least once a week for workers who wish to shop for food. Otherwise, 3 meals per day will be provided to those workers who do not have access to free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities (all workers who are residing in public accommodations). All meals will include a daily source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
• Transport: The employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to H-2A or U.S. workers, or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved in traveling (a) to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer (i.e., inbound) and (b) from the pl... See attached Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 100lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of trash. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or ... See attached Addendum C.