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4 M Ranch LLC Livestock Farm Worker in Meeker, Colorado
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Position: Livestock Farm Worker.
Requirements: Must have at least 3 months experience. Applicants must provide the name, and working telephone number of the previous employer who is able to verify the worker's experience in the occupation for which the worker is applying. When an applicant has not worked, in the applied for occupation, during the past twelve (12) months, up to two (2) references will be required. Must be able to lift at least 80 lbs. on a continued basis. Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license. There will be exposure to extreme temperatures. There will be extensive sitting or walking.
Required to: live and work singly or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods of time, to ride, handle and tend horses in a manner to assure the safety and health of the worker, co-workers, horses, dogs and livestock, to operate equipment and machinery required to perform job duties indicated in a safe and responsible manner, to maintain equipment and machinery to a standard established by the employer, work outdoors in all types of weather and may experience occasional exposure to hazards such as poisonous snakes and large game animals, biting insects and extreme temperature, maintain and manage remote housing locations in a safe and responsible manner, work with and around farm machinery such as tractors for haying and supplemental feeding purposes and ATVs for irrigating and the movement of livestock, drive a team of draft horses, work with, repair and maintain both set field fence and temporary electric fence, perform tasks capably and efficiently.
Job Description: All duties are closely and directly related to the production of cattle. Perform any combination of the following tasks required for the production of cattle: adjust alignment of pipes ; adjust gates and pipe connections to control water flow; assemble, use and maintain electric fencing; assist with irrigating forage; Irrigate soil, irrigation with hand lines and flood irrigation; maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds; monitor soil moisture levels; rotate livestock through a systematic rotation grazing program, adhere to safety and animal handling procedures dictated by the employer; administer medication as needed; assist in the maintenance of tools, equipment and handling facilities necessary to production; assist with castration of livestock; ensure newly born calves stand and nurse; feed cake and mineral to cattle in pastures; handle livestock using low stress methods; load bales of hay and/or sacks of grain onto truck or trailer used for feeding; maintain/clean and fill water troughs and buckets; maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds; make certain animals have access to fresh water; monitor and treat livestock for internal and external parasites; monitor animals for weight gain, thrift and health problems; move livestock to appropriate grazing areas to avoid undue stress on livestock; spray livestock with insecticide, and all other duties as assigned.
Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 48 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday through Saturday 7:00am to 4:00pm.
Anticipated Period of Employment: 02/01/2026 through 11/30/2026.
Application Deadline: 7/2/2026.
Job Location: Meeker Co.
Pay: $16.28 per hour.
Effective 1/1/25: Overtime must be paid after 48 hours/week, or 56 hours/week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers.