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Job Description

Full Time:

No

Number of Workers Requested:

3

Job Duties:

Workers will perform any combination of the following tasks: Feeds, grazes and waters livestock, including cattle or horses as needed; herds livestock to pasture for grazing; examines animals to detect diseases and injuries; make herd health evaluations as needed; assists with the vaccination of livestock by herding into corral and/or stall; manually restraining animal on the range; applies and administers medications to cuts and bruises; sprays livestock with insecticide; assists with castration; clips ID notches on or brands animals. Perform animal husbandry tasks (birth calves, euthanize downed animals, cosmetic dehorning, group cattle according to age & expected calving dates). Must be able to break and train horses; ride and handle horses in a manner to assure the safety of the worker, co-worker, and livestock while herding, calving, breeding, castrating, branding, tagging, vaccinating and feeding cattle. Horse care includes stall cleaning, feeding, shoeing, training and foaling. Must be able to herd cattle as scheduled; find and maintain bearings to grazing areas; inspect for noxious plants, predatory animals, and weather protection for herd. Must be able to cut and clear brush on property and fence rows with hand tools and machinery; build and repair fences; install and repair water lines. Must be willing and able to work on horseback and/or on foot; occasionally live and work independently or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods of time. As needed, duties include supplemental feeding of livestock with tractor or pickup, loading and unloading feed and hay, and maintenance of wildlife feeders. Must have basic working ability with ranch implements and able to perform tasks capably and efficiently without supervision. Duties include heavy workloads while feeding, calving, breeding, foaling and working cattle in drought and other adverse weather conditions. Duties may include operating propane cactus burner for feeding cattle during drought conditions. Lifting requirements are at least 50 pounds or more. Employee will work outdoors with exposure to hazards such as poisonous snakes, predators and extreme temperatures. Required to be available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Work is performed on the range for more than 50% of the workdays in the contract period. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Involves lifting and carrying of 50 lbs frequently The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Employer will furnish at no cost, all tools including but not limited to: rope, tack, gloves, veterinary equipment, hand tools, protective gear, bedding etc. as well as effective electronic means of communication (cell phone and 2 way radio) for work and emergency purposes. If worker is in an area where electronic communication will not work, the employer or person designated by employer will contact the worker in regular pre-scheduled visits twice daily.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

6

Special Requirements:

Experience as range worker May be required to take post hire random drug and/or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. May be required to submit a post hire employer paid criminal background check. Failure to comply or felony convictions that the employer reasonably believes will impair safety of others on the worksite will result in immediate termination.

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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Employer Information

Company Name:

Trotter & Scarmardo Partnership

Location:

Hearne, TX 77859

Worksite

Address:

15429 East OSR, Hearne, TX 77859

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25322-419092

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Raises and/or bonuses may be offered based on work performance, skill or tenure.

Date Posted:

12/3/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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