Seasonal Ranch Hand

H2ajobs; Bushton (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs on a Kansas farm is seeking a motivated worker to move cattle between pasturelands and winter facilities, assist with calving, tagging newborn calves, and basic herd health tasks. The role includes housing and meals provided, transportation support, and work during cold weather.

A valid driver’s license within 30 days and a clean driving record are required, with at least 6 months of experience preferred. You’ll work outdoors in varying winter conditions.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience on a farm or ranch
• Driver's license within 30 days and clean driving record required
• Willingness to work in cold weather and outdoors
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Responsibilities

• Move cattle between pasturelands and winter facilities.
• Calve and tag newborn calves during calving season.
• Medicate, vaccinate, and treat seasonal illnesses in cattle.
• Care for newborn calves and nursing mothers in cold weather.
• Remove snow from the farm and repair fencing damaged by snow.
• Transport hay bales and till fields in preparation for spring planting.

Skills

Driving

Animal care

Job description

Move cattle from seasonal pasturelands into winter facilities at the beginning of the snowy/cold weather period. Calve out calves during the calving season. Tag all newborn calves. Medicate, vaccinate and treat for seasonal sicknesses. Care for newborn calves and nursing mothers during the cold weather period when they require additional care due to extremely cold temperatures and seasonal sicknesses. Isolate sick calves. Transport hay bales. Feed cattle during snowy/subfreezing periods when no seasonal pasturelands remain available for them to naturally graze upon. Remove snow from farm property. Break ice formation in water tanks daily. Fix and repair fencing damaged by drifting snow. Till fields and pick rocks to prepare fields for planting in the springtime.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Fully furnished kitchen provided. Workers will have access to grocery stores at least once per week.

Transport: The employer will provide advance transportation for reasonable (most economical) common carrier or other transportation which conforms to the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) in bound transportation (if it is the prevailing practice). If not the prevailing practice, the employer will reimburse the worker for transportation costs and subsistence to the employer's work site when the worker completes 50% of the work period.

Experience wanted: 6 months

Drivers license in 30 days. Clean driving record required