Sheep Shearer
Black Sheep Shearing LLC
Compensation
$20.28/hour
- Estimated monthly pay:
- $4,218.24
- Estimated total for the full contract:
- $20,859.43
- Pay deductions:
- All deductions required by law will be made from the worker’s paycheck. Social security, federal and state (if applicable) taxes will only be deducted from foreign H-2A workers upon request. Transportation and subsistence advanced/paid to the worker may be deducted from the employee’s pay, but will be reimbursed to the worker upon 50% completion of the work contract. Employer will make the following deductions when applicable and/or upon request of the employee: elected benefits; loans and advances; long distance/data plans for personal telephone use. When it can be shown that damage to housing, tools and/or equipment caused by the employee (other than normal wear and tear) is willful or a result of negligence, the employer may demand reimbursement for the reasonable repair or replacement cost. Workers who quit or are terminated for cause prior to completing 50% of the contract will be required to reimburse the employer for the full amounts of advanced and/or reimbursed
Estimates are calculated from the wage rate, weekly hours, and contract dates listed in the Department of Labor record. They are not a guarantee of actual earnings.
Job details
- Dates:
- January 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027
- Positions:
- 9
- Weekly hours:
- 48
- Housing:
- Provided
- Transportation:
- Provided
Employer contact
To ask about this job or how to apply, contact the employer directly.
Peter Larralde, Owner
Contact information the employer gave to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Work description
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: adhere to safety and animal handling procedures dictated by the employer, applicants must have six (6) months experience shearing using power-driven clippers and must be able to shear 140 ewes/lambs a day after an initial 5 day break-in period; 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; may handle and tie fleeces; oil hand pieces and sharpen combs and cutters; place animals in shearing plant and then clip wool close to the hide so that wool is removed in one piece. Care must be exercised to avoid nicking, pinking or cutting skin to avoid double cuts; shear sheep loose (without tying feet) in conditions associated with state(s) climate such as winds, dust, cold and snow.
This record confirms the opportunity appears in the cited official Department of Labor data source at the stated time. It does not prove current availability, guarantee selection, or authorize a recruiter to collect money from you. Do not pay unauthorized recruitment fees.
Alliant Federation is not an employer or a recruiter. Contact the employer directly about this job.
View the official U.S. Department of Labor source
Last updated: November 9, 2026
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