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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

1

Job Duties:

Seasonal employment is strictly limited to the period of April through November and is not year-round. During this time, workers will perform a variety of agricultural duties including spraying weeds, irrigating hay land, operating haying equipment, repairing existing and constructing new fences, and handling cattle during breeding season, branding, sorting, and movement, as well as performing light mechanical work and equipment maintenance. Job duties include attaching farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors using bolts and hand tools; operating tractors, planters, sprayers, seed drills, manure spreaders, combines, irrigation equipment, and other farm machinery; engaging in planting, weeding, spraying, cultivating, and harvesting activities; applying fertilizers and pesticides to control insects, weeds, and diseases; irrigating soil using portable pipes or ditch systems and maintaining irrigation infrastructure; observing and inspecting machinery to detect malfunctions and performing routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and irrigation systems; cleaning and maintaining work areas, equipment, and farm facilities; identifying plants, pests, and weeds to determine proper treatment; setting up, operating, and repairing irrigation and climate control systems; maintaining and repairing farm vehicles, equipment, buildings, fences, and other structures; herding livestock to pastures or enclosures and rotating grazing areas; segregating, marking, and identifying livestock using brands, tags, or other methods; moving livestock and equipment manually or with vehicles; cleaning stalls, pens, and equipment; and inspecting and repairing pens, yards, fences, and buildings. Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Employer will conduct post-hire criminal background checks at no cost to the employee. In accordance with workplace safety policies and company hiring practices, and as permitted by law, individuals with felony or theft-related convictions will not be eligible for employment. The position requires exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures, prolonged periods of sitting and/or walking, frequent stooping and bending, and repetitive movements. Applicants must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and possess a valid regular drivers license. A minimum of three (3) months of relevant work experience is required.

Number of Hours Per Week:

60

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Shipwheel Cattle Co

Location:

Chinook, MT 59523

Worksite

Address:

2265 Gooseberry Lane, Chinook, MT 59523

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26090-743370

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

17.65/hr (Wage Rate for H2A workers only)

Date Posted:

4/7/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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