Winter Calving Cattle Care Specialist

H2ajobs; Elgin (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free meals

Transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs in Nebraska is seeking seasonal cattle-hand helpers for the December-to-March confinement period. You will care for cattle, monitor water, move cows to dry lots, and assist with calving tasks including pulling calves and transporting them to the vet.

During calving, cows will be in pastures, then branded and vaccinated in March before returning to summer pasture. Housing and meals are provided; transportation and daily subsistence arrangements are included.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in cattle care or farming.
• Post-hire drug tests will be conducted at no cost.
• Background checks will be conducted at no cost; felony/theft history may disqualify.

Responsibilities

• Care for cattle during confinement December–March.
• Check and maintain water tanks, hauling water as needed.
• Move cows to dry lot in December and provide daily feeding.

Skills

Driver's license

Cattle handling

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

H2ajobs in Nebraska is seeking seasonal cattle-hand helpers for the December-to-March confinement period. You will care for cattle, monitor water, move cows to dry lots, and assist with calving tasks including pulling calves and transporting them to the vet.

During calving, cows will be in pastures, then branded and vaccinated in March before returning to summer pasture. Housing and meals are provided; transportation and daily subsistence arrangements are included.