Seasonal Cattle Caretaker & Calving Assistant

H2ajobs; Knox City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a farmhand to care for cattle from December through April, including feeding, monitoring health, and assisting with calving. Duties also cover moving cattle to dry lots, providing hay, and routine branding/vaccination tasks in March. Housing and meals are provided, with potential for pay increases based on performance.

Experience is valued and a valid driver’s license is preferred. The role involves extensive walking and lifting, with safety checks and occasional

Qualifications

• 3 months experience working with cattle or on a farm.
• Ability to do heavy lifting and long periods of walking.
• Licensed driver with reliable transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tend cattle on cornstalks and monitor tanks for health.
• Assist with calving: pull calves, treat newborns, and tag calves.
• Move cattle to dry lots and provide hay daily in winter.
• Brand cattle and administer vaccinations in March.
• Perform general farm duties as assigned.

Skills

Walk extensively

Lift 50 lbs

Driver's license

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a farmhand to care for cattle from December through April, including feeding, monitoring health, and assisting with calving. Duties also cover moving cattle to dry lots, providing hay, and routine branding/vaccination tasks in March. Housing and meals are provided, with potential for pay increases based on performance.

Experience is valued and a valid driver’s license is preferred. The role involves extensive walking and lifting, with safety checks and occasional