Livestock Worker

Work description

Workers will perform seasonal agricultural duties related to the care and handling of cattle, horses, and other livestock and the maintenance of pastures, fencing, equipment, and facilities used in the livestock operation. Duties will include feeding and watering cattle and horses; putting out and distributing hay and other feed; checking and cleaning water troughs; monitoring livestock feed and water supplies; sorting, moving, and handling cattle; assisting with ear tagging, vaccinating, and worming cattle; loading, unloading, and hauling livestock as needed. Workers will perform pasture and fence maintenance, including inspecting and repairing fences, gates, pens, and other livestock enclosures; clearing brush, weeds, and other vegetation from pastures, fence lines, and livestock areas; and maintaining areas used for grazing and livestock handling. Workers will load, unload, transport, and distribute hay and other agricultural materials using farm trucks, trailers, tractors, and other equipment. Workers may operate farm equipment and vehicles to haul hay and livestock between farm locations and work areas. Workers will operate agricultural equipment and tools including, but not limited to, tractors, skid steers, chainsaws, four-wheelers, Gators, and weed eaters in the performance of assigned agricultural duties. Workers will perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on tractors, trailers, farm vehicles, livestock equipment, and other agricultural equipment used in the operation. Duties may include inspecting equipment, cleaning equipment, lubricating moving parts, replacing worn or damaged components, and assisting with necessary repairs to keep equipment in safe operating condition. Workers will feed, water, and provide routine care for working dogs used to assist with penning and moving cattle. Workers will clean and maintain livestock equipment, water troughs, pens, trailers, feeding equipment, tools, and other equipment and work areas used in the agricultural operation. Workers may perform other related seasonal agricultural duties associated with the employer's livestock operation. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.