Winter Ranch Hand: Cattle Care & Farm Maintenance

H2ajobs; Edgeley (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals provided

Transport assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks an agricultural worker to move cattle seasonally, calve calves, and care for newborns during winter. Responsibilities include veterinary tasks, isolating sick calves, feeding during snow, clearing snow and ice, repairing fences, and basic farm maintenance.

Experience required is six months; a valid driver's license within 30 days and a clean driving record are mandatory. Housing and meals are provided, with transport assistance as described.

Qualifications

• Experience required: 6 months.
• Driver's license must be obtained within 30 days and a clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Move cattle from seasonal pasturelands into winter facilities at the beginning of the calving period.
• Calve out calves and medicate, vaccinate, and treat seasonal illnesses.
• Care for newborn calves and nursing mothers during the winter period when temperatures fluctuate.
• Isolate sick calves and feed cattle during snowy periods when grazing is not available.
• Remove snow from farm property and break ice formation in water tanks daily.
• Repair fencing damaged by drifting snow and perform basic farm maintenance duties.

Job description

H2ajobs seeks an agricultural worker to move cattle seasonally, calve calves, and care for newborns during winter. Responsibilities include veterinary tasks, isolating sick calves, feeding during snow, clearing snow and ice, repairing fences, and basic farm maintenance.

Experience required is six months; a valid driver's license within 30 days and a clean driving record are mandatory. Housing and meals are provided, with transport assistance as described.