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*****Job Seekers***** If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local workforce center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions.
Livestock Worker
Application Deadline: 04/01/2027
Anticipated Period of Employment: 12/1/2026 to 7/31/2027
Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: This job generally requires the worker to be on-call 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Salary: $2,686.85 monthly
Job Requirements:
Must have 3 months experience as a livestock worker, Lifting Requirement of 75 lbs., Exposure to Extreme Temperatures, Extensive pushing or pulling, Extensive sitting or walking, Frequent stooping or bending over, Repetitive movements Referrals will be accepted from local Workforce Center offices. All applicants should be thoroughly familiarized with the terms and conditions of employment on the job order. Workers meeting all qualifications of the job orders should be referred to the employer. Employer will recruit through word-of-mouth efforts and will accept walk-in applicants. Employer will receive referrals of qualified applicants, interview workers, and make hiring commitments. The employer will not accept collect calls from the applicants.
A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS EXPERIENCE AS A LIVESTOCK WORKER IS REQUIRED. Prospective workers must provide a reference from an employer reference who can verify the workers experience and satisfactory work performance. If related experience is older than 2 years, a second reference with contact information is required. Applicants must provide the name, address and telephone number of their references.
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: Documentation of legal right to work in the U.S. must be in the possession of the worker at the time worker reports for work and will be examined by employer as a condition for completing the hiring process. The employer or agent for the employer will complete the INS EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (I-9 FORM) on all workers.
AGRICULTURAL WORK AGREEMENT: A copy of the agricultural work agreement contract or the ETA790 and attachments will be provided to the worker by the employer no later than on the day the work commences. The employer will follow all of the assurances and obligations set forth in 20 CFR 655.135.
Job Description:
Attend to livestock feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters. Repairs & cleans corrals. Calve calves, vaccinations and pregnancy check cows. Moves livestock to pasture for grazing. Assist with castration of livestock, and identification marking. Maintain all fences, corrals, cabins, buildings, range improvements, and livestock equipment used for proper cattle management. Cleans livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels. Must have knowledge of repairing fences, irrigation knowledge and management, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock. Maintain ranch buildings. Maintain equipment in a working condition and observe safe practices. Assist with the shipping of cows and calves. Longer hours (night shifts during calving) and more days (up to 7 days per week) may be required when feeding cows supplemental rations, calving season, irrigation and haying season. Workers must be willing and able to perform all duties according to the employers requirements during the contract period. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climatic conditions. All materials and tools will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker.
Job Location: FRUITA, Colorado
“FLSA exempt; no overtime paid”