Farmworker/Herder

Lewis Energy Group L.P. · Montrose, CO

Employment period: 2027-01-15 to 2027-10-31

Pay conditions

A worker can earn bonuses and/or wage increases based on performance and length of service with the employer, this benefit is at the sole discretion of the employer.

Job duties from the source

Perform any combination of the following tasks to attend to livestock on the open range: 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. The employer confirms that a minimum of 90% of the work contract shall be performed on the range for the total number of workdays requested.

Additional requirements

The employer confirms that a minimum of 90% of the work contract shall be performed on the range for the total number of workdays requested. The ranch consists of hundreds of square miles of ground and is home to many thousand head of livestock. The ranch housing is located on the ranch and is considered traditional style housing, not tented temporary housing which is commonly found in many Range Herder operations. Although workers will be living in fixed site housing, they do not work in the house and do in fact spend their days on the open range.

Additional work locations are listed in the official order. Review its full itinerary.

Verification

H-2A disclosures

Housing: Check job order · Daily transport: Check job order · 3/4 guarantee: Check job order

How to apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact their nearest Local State Workforce Agency to inquire about this job opportunity and learn about the terms and conditions. SWAs may only refer for employment individuals who have been apprised of all material terms and conditions of employment and have indicated, by accepting referral to the job opportunity, that he or she is qualified, able, willing, and available for employment. Applicants may also contact the employer for a phone interview between 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday.

Recruitment phone: +19567285978

Recruitment: ealbritton@glaciercap.com