Job Description

Temporary Fulltime Position

Position from 3-15-2062 to 12-1-2026, 48 hours/week, $13.03 per hour for US and H-2A worker. Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of wild hay and livestock for the majority of the workdays in the overall contract period, commensurate with the duties encompassed within the five SOC codes comprising the field and livestock workers (combined) category. Employer will make any required deductions as discussed in Section I / Items 3 & 15, as well as deductions for loans (if any); long distance telephone charges (if any); reimbursement for damage caused to the housing by the individual worker(s) found to have been responsible for damage which is not the result of normal wear and tear related to habitation (if any). Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm, and irrigation work, and livestock care, and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.

General farm work will include the following responsibilities: maintain, drive, attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize and harvest crops; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; paint/repair farm structures; tear down old ranch buildings; build/replace/repair/maintain fencing; cut posts and poles; dig post holes; perform general clean up of farm areas; drive, load/unload farm trucks on, or between, farm worksites; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.

Crew lead duties will include: may direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help. Flood irrigation: lift gate in side of flooded irrigation ditch/pipe permitting water to flow into bordered section of field; shovel and pack dirt in low spots of embankment or cut trenches in high areas to direct water flow; close gate in ditch/pipe when bordered section is flooded; siphon water from flooded reservoir or ditch to channel water into designated areas; shovel or hoe soil to clear ditches/furrows and build embankments to appropriately channel water; drive tractor with bucket to assist irrigation. Other duties as assigned, include: check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; examine animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain or to determine delivery time, assist in delivery; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; mix feed/additives and feed/water livestock; pick up ranch supplies in town; place mineral blocks; drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; work draft horse; work livestock on and off horseback; confine livestock in stalls; clean/disinfect livestock corrals/stalls/sheds; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock; maintain records on animals; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck; oil tack and harness.

For more information on this job opportunity, contact your local Job Service Office or Job Service Butte 2201 White Blvd Butte, MT 59701 406-494-0300.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Casual work, Seasonal work, H-2A Visa, Work at office, Local area, Long distance,

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