Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of cattle and hay. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to livestock production.

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; remove rocks from field; replace/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; drive; load/unload trucks; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties.

Duties related to the production of Livestock will include the following: 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 offspring delivery time and assist in delivery; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; mix feed/additives and feed/water livestock; place mineral blocks; drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; confine livestock in stalls; clean corrals/stalls/sheds; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock; clean/disinfect livestock stalls/sheds; maintain records on animals; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck.

Applicants must have 20 days experience with livestock/ranch/mechanic work 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. Some mechanical experience is preferred.

Job duties may occasionally require evening shifts and/or night shifts spanning two calendar days due to crop and/or livestock demands. Work hours may vary and there may be periods when little or no work will be available due to weather, time of year, and the requirements of the cropping program.