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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

2

Job Duties:

The General Farm Ranch Hand position will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of cattle and hay. Duties include the following: Fencing: Repair of existing wire fence lines , as well repairing wooden corrals. Set up portable corrals, fences. Maintain and repair fences using pliers, fence stretchers, post pounders and bars, drills, hammers and pliers. LIVESTOCK: check the physical characteristics of livestock, observe general condition of cattle and apply the appropriate care, apply or administer medications/vaccines, mix feed/additives, feed/water livestock (when livestock are not grazing on native grasses and drinking from natural water sources during the warm growing season); place salt and mineral blocks, drive equipment, operate an ATV or side by side; confine livestock in stalls, clean/disinfect livestock corrals, place straw; Assisting in Branding, and moving cattle to summer pasture. Must be able to hold down a calf. Assist with calving: Identify calving cows, assist cows when difficulties arise. Must be able to use a calf puller/jack, hydraulic chutes. Observe general condition of cattle and apply the appropriate care, examine animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain to determine delivery time, assist in delivery of calves. Pre-condition and wean calves. Ship/haul cattle. Must be able to dive a dually truck with trailer FARMING: Worker will be required to operate farm equipment to harvest hay. Equipment to include swather, rake, baler, loader, and backhoe. Worker must be willing to perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision, and live and work singly or in small groups of workers. The job entails working with farm animals and machinery, outdoors in all types of weather (extreme heat, wind, dust, rain, snow and below zero temperatures) and occasional exposure to herding hazards such as cattle stampedes and predators. Worker will be expected to keep vehicles and equipment and housing in clean condition. Worker must crouch, bend, lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. A minimum of 3 months experience is required. Drivers’ License is required. A minimum of 3 months experience is required. Drivers’ License is required. Increased wages and or bonus may be possible depending on experience.

Job Classification:

45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Employer provided items (at no cost to the worker): All tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties assigned as well as transportation between worker(s) on-site housing and the work site. A cell phone or two-way radio will be provided for emergency and ranch communications at no cost to the worker (excluding long distance charges). The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift due to the nature of the job duties. Hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the job. Work may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week.

Number of Hours Per Week:

44

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Skelton Ranch Company

Location:

Stanford, MT 59479

Worksite

Address:

1950 Running Wolf Rd, Stanford, MT 59479

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24323-481422

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

11/21/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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