Winter Livestock Care Technician

H2ajobs; Montana; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Visa/transportation support for non-l/

Weekly transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers to support a ranch/feedlot's livestock operations during the winter season in Montana. Duties include maintaining unfrozen water sources, delivering feed, operating tractors and trucks, and keeping yards clear of snow and ice to ensure daily access for cattle.

Workers report to the rancher and monitor animal health, weather conditions, and perform manure handling, with safety as a priority. This role may involve horseback movement and outdoor work in harsh conditions.

Qualifications

• 6 months of verifiable agricultural experience on a livestock farm or ranch handling both manual and mechanized tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, including extreme cold, rain, wind, and snow.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push/pull, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Compliance with safety and PPE requirements for working with livestock and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Attend to livestock on ranch/feedlot during winter: maintain unfrozen water sources and break ice as needed.
• Deliver feed and prepare rations for cows, calves, and bulls; operate tractors/vehicles to move feed.
• Keep feeding areas free of snow and ice; clear snowdrifts to allow livestock and workers access.
• Move cattle by horseback if vehicles are unable to access pasture; monitor water, forage, and weather conditions.
• Winterize, clean, and maintain livestock facilities and equipment; perform manure handling as required.

Skills

Livestock handling

Outdoor work

Horseback riding

Physical stamina

Tools

Tractors

UTVs

ATVs

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking workers to support a ranch/feedlot's livestock operations during the winter season in Montana. Duties include maintaining unfrozen water sources, delivering feed, operating tractors and trucks, and keeping yards clear of snow and ice to ensure daily access for cattle.

Workers report to the rancher and monitor animal health, weather conditions, and perform manure handling, with safety as a priority. This role may involve horseback movement and outdoor work in harsh conditions.