Range Worker

Work description

Workers will be on call 7 days per week and 24 hours per day. A normal workday consists of 9 to 10 hours of work, depending on the tasks that are needed to be accomplished that day. Some workdays may consist of 12 to 14 hours of work when they can’t be avoided due to cattle being in confinement. A normal work week consists of 6 days of work per week. Because this work is for agricultural work in Texas, it is exempt from the over time laws. Worker must be able to perform all duties on the range that are necessary in connection with the herding and production of cattle and must be able to perform all duties off the range that are closely and directly related to the herding and production of cattle. A majority of workdays will be performed on the range. Workers will be responsible for guarding and protecting livestock from predatory animals and poisonous plants; feeding, fattening, and watering cattle; examining cattle to detect diseases, illnesses, or other injuries; administering medical care to sick or injured cattle; applying vaccinations and spraying insecticides on the range; and assisting with the breeding, birthing, raising, weaning, castration, branding, and general care of cattle. Worker must be able to ride and handle horses in a manner to assure his or her own safety, and must also be able to rope newborn calves for processing. Workers will be provided, without charge, a cellular phone with a mapping application or applications, and will be required to have GPS location sharing active on all days, including rest days so that employer can locate them should it need assistance. Workers will also have use of trucks and utility vehicles that will have GPS tracking devices installed so that employer can help them navigate the range. Workers must be able to learn to use a cellular smartphone and its mapping applications and GPS tracking devices so that employer can communicate with workers and help them navigate the range and perform their job duties. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Involves lifting and carrying of 50 lbs frequently Employer will furnish at no cost, all tools including but not limited to: rope, tack, gloves, veterinary equipment, hand tools, protective gear, bedding etc. as well as effective electronic means of communication (cell phone and 2 way radio) for work and emergency purposes. If worker is in an area where electronic communication will not work, the employer or person designated by employer will contact the worker in regular pre-scheduled visits twice daily. May be required to take post hire random drug and/or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. May be required to submit a post hire employer paid criminal background check. Failure to comply or felony convictions that the employer reasonably believes will impair safety of others on the worksite will result in immediate termination. Applicants must possess a driver’s license issued in the country of which they are a citizen. Workers must strictly follow employer’s instructions with respect to their work, treatment of one another, and employer’s premises, ho The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change