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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Livestock Worker/irrigator

Spiked X Ranch LLC

Glade Park, CO

$17.84 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Email address to Apply:
csheridan@r717.net

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
4
Job Duties:
All duties are closely and directly related to the production of cattle. Perform any combination of the following tasks required for the production of cattle: adjust alignment of pipes ; adjust gates and pipe connections to control water flow; assemble, use and maintain electric fencing; assist with irrigating forage; Irrigate soil, irrigation with hand lines and flood irrigation; maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds; monitor soil moisture levels; rotate livestock through a systematic rotation grazing program, adhere to safety and animal handling procedures dictated by the employer; administer medication as needed; assist in the maintenance of tools, equipment and handling facilities necessary to production; assist with castration of livestock; ensure newly born calves stand and nurse; feed cake and mineral to cattle in pastures; handle livestock using low stress methods; load bales of hay and/or sacks of grain onto truck or trailer used for feeding; maintain/clean and fill water troughs and buckets; maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds; make certain animals have access to fresh water; monitor and treat livestock for internal and external parasites; monitor animals for weight gain, thrift and health problems; move livestock to appropriate grazing areas to avoid undue stress on livestock; spray livestock with insecticide
Job Classification:
45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
Required to: perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision, to ride, handle and tend horses in a manner to assure the safety and health of the worker, co-workers, horses, dogs and livestock, to operate equipment and machinery required to perform job duties indicated in a safe and responsible manner, work outdoors in all types of weather and may experience occasional exposure to hazards such as poisonous snakes and large game animals, biting insects and extreme temperature, work with and around farm machinery such as tractors, UTVs and ATVs for supplemental feeding purposes and movement of livestock, work with and around farm machinery such as tractors for haying and supplemental feeding purposes and ATVs for irrigating and the movement of livestock, work as part of a team when needed, train, work with and care for herd working dogs and guard dogs, able to perform strenuous work at high altitudes for extended periods of time, Spray pastures and/or fence lines for
Number of Hours Per Week:
50
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Spiked X Ranch LLC
Location:
Glade Park, CO 81523

Worksite

Address:
13601 BS Road, Glade Park, CO 81523

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25037-672948
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Work performed in CO. Plus Room
Date Posted:
2/21/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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