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H2A

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock

Rausch Grain & Livestock Inc.

Compensation

$13.19/hour

Estimated monthly pay:
$2,629.21
Estimated total for the full contract:
$13,088.25
Pay deductions:
The employer will make all deductions required by law, including federal, state, and local income taxes (if applicable), and court-ordered deductions such as, but not limited to, child support or garnishments. Additional deductions may include stop-payment or check replacement fees, repayment of overpaid wages, and any other deductions authorized by the worker in writing. The employer will also make voluntary deductions authorized in writing in accordance with state law by the worker and may include, but are not limited to, income tax withholding for H-2A workers upon request, retirement plan contributions, health insurance premiums, loan repayments, cash advances, long-distance telephone charges, data plan costs, and services like internet or cable.

Estimates are calculated from the wage rate, weekly hours, and contract dates listed in the official record. They are not a guarantee of actual earnings.

Job details

Dates:
November 1, 2026 – April 1, 2027
positions:
2
Weekly hours:
46
Housing:
Provided
Transportation:
Provided

Work description

Perform duties like: Chopping ice from livestock waterers and fixing any issues with the waterers that might be frozen. Monitoring the heifers calving in the barn at night time, being able to recognize the cows about to calve in the next few hours or getting help from another person to pull a calf from the cow having trouble calving. Loading feed and feeding cattle from the tractor with the feed wagon, requires knowledge of how to handle large tractors, and PTO shafts. Assisting with birth for 1st time heifers and being able to recognize those cattle that are in need of assistance. Feeding and watering in the barn for those heifers that have newborn calves. Moving snow with shovels and tractors. Putting newborn calves in the warmer if they are cold. Feeding calves with a tube for those in need of assistance (Must have experience with inserting the tube down their throats.) Feeding twin calves milk from a bottle twice a day if they have been taken away from their mothers, due to a lack of care from the mothers. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Location

16760 302 Ave, Gettysburg, SD 57442

This record confirms the opportunity appears in the cited official Department of Labor data source at the stated time. It does not prove current availability, guarantee selection, or authorize a recruiter to collect money from you. Do not pay unauthorized recruitment fees.

View the original posting on seasonaljobs.dol.gov

Last updated: September 10, 2026