H-2A

Farmworker/Herder

Condiciones del empleo

Perform any combination of the following tasks to attend to livestock on the open range for the majority of workdays: feeds and waters livestock, herds livestock to pasture for grazing; examines animals to detect diseases and injuries; assists with the vaccination of livestock by herding into corral and or stall manually restraining animal on the range; applies medications to cuts and bruises; sprays livestock with insecticide; assists with castration; clips ID notches on or brands animals. Must be able to ride and handle horses in a manner to assure the safety of the worker, co worker, and livestock. Must be able to find and maintain bearings to grazing areas. Must be willing and able to occasionally live and work independently or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods of time. 9 hours per day is normal but workers may be on call for up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Minimum 6 months verifiable work experience required.