What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Worker position at Pitchfork Ranch LLC?
All job duties are closely and directly related to the production of livestock. Perform any combination of the following tasks to attend to livestock during the winter season: administer emergency minor medical care to sick/injured pregnant animals and calves. Move calves and cows depending on weather; sort, wean, and vaccinate calves; assist with supplemental feeding (when weather or quality of forage precludes use of pasture forage); break ice over frozen water sources; intensely monitor weather and treat both cows and calves vulnerable to the colder temperatures and sickness; put out bedding when weather dictates; maintain fence and facilities to ensure the safety and health of animals and forage; watch for behavioral changes due to bad weather. Drive and operate farm machinery necessary for cattle operation.
Salary : $17