Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Required to travel according to and available to work through the entire established shearing itinerary. All job duties are closely and directly related to animal shearing activities. Perform any combination of the following tasks to shear sheep: assist with setup and tear down of mobile shearing plant; help move sheep in and out of shearing areas; maintain and repair equipment and shearing facility to the standard established by the employer; oil hand pieces and sharpen combs and cutters; oil hand pieces and sharpen combs and cutters; tag, belly, crutch and/or shear feedlot lambs and pregnant ewes, shearing loose without tying feet; use skill and caution to avoid nicking, pinking or cutting skin to avoid cuts and injury to sheep. Required to: perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision, work outdoors in all types of weather and may experience occasional exposure to hazards such as poisonous snakes and large game animals, biting insects and extreme temperature, adhere to strict standards established by the employer for handling of the sheep, cleaning and sanitation of udders, and the maintenance, operation, cleaning, and sanitation of the premises, parlor, equipment, tools, and supplies, must be able to shear 140 ewes/lambs a day after an initial 5 day break-in period, be willing to tag, belly, crutch and shear sheep during hot summer months and take appropriate precautions to avoid heat stress in sheep. All tools, supplies and equipment necessary to perform the duties assigned as well as transportation between worker's on-site housing and the work site. Each shearing plant is equipped with a cell phone which is available to all crew members at all times in case of an emergency. Starting dates and number of days to be spent at each work location are dependent upon weather conditions, equipment breakdowns, rancher's shearing needs and/or any other extenuating circumstances. Example, health concerns for sheep shearing crew. The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift due to the nature of job duties. Actual hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the particular job duty. Work may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week. Work may be requested, not required, on Sabbath and/or Federal holidays. Employer will provide for or secure housing for H-2A workers and those workers in corresponding employment who are not reasonably able to return to their residence at the end of the workday. Worker/s will be responsible for maintaining housing in a neat, clean manner. Worker/s will be responsible for maintaining housing in a neat, clean manner.