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Winter Cattle Feeder & Equipment Maintenance

Beery Bros

Richey, MT

$13.03 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+14069394235
Email address to Apply:
beerybros@live.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
1
Job Duties:
Job Duties & Responsibilities 1Equipment Preparation • Equipment Prep: Service, test, and winterize tractors, skid steers, and mixing wagons to prepare for the feeding season. • Cold-Weather Care: Check fluid levels, grease fittings, anti-freeze, and battery conditions daily. • Shop Organization: Organize tools and service shop to maintain a clean, safe workspace. Active Winter Feeding & Fence Care • Daily Feeding: Operate mixing wagons, loaders, and tractors to distribute precise feed rations to livestock. • Fence Line Repair: Walk, inspect, and fix perimeter and sorting fences damaged by weather or livestock. • Maintain Water Systems: Break, melt, and check ice in stock tanks and automated water systems daily. • Monitor Herd Health: Observe cattle behavior and physical conditions daily for signs of illness or injury. • Log Feed Records: Maintain accurate daily logs of feed ingredients used and head counts. Infrastructure Maintenance & Cattle Off-Movement • Bedding Management: Haul, break, and spread bedding straw in calving facilities and shelter sheds. • Clear Snow: Shovel and plow snow around barns, gates, and water tanks to maintain safe access. • Clean Feed Infrastructure: Keep feed storage bins, bunks, and mixing areas dry and free of old feed. • Herd Transition: Assist with sorting and herding cattle off the property as they clear out by the middle of March 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).Worker must be willing to perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision. The job entails working with machinery, outdoors in all types of weather (extreme heat, wind and cold) and occasional exposure to herding hazards such as poisonous snakes and predators. Worker must crouch, bend, lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. Drivers' License is required.
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:
2
Special Requirements:
Worker may be offered Increased wage and/or bonus depending on experience and season.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Beery Bros
Location:
Circle, MT 59215

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26211-135519
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
H-2A workers will be paid minimum wage of $11.23/hour
Date Posted:
8/6/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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