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If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please visit your local South Central Workforce Center in Monte Vista or Alamosa for full details and application instructions. 

Position:  Hay Farm/Livestock Worker

Requirements:  Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Driver's License.  Must also be able to lift up to 80 pounds (lbs) and be able to live and work singly or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods of time.  Will need to be capable of performing extensive sitting or walking and working outdoors in all types of weather.  May experience occasional exposure to hazards such as poisonous snakes and large game animals, biting insects and extreme temperature. Must have at least three (3) months experience working in general farmworker/irrigation/hay production and be able to provide the name, and working telephone number of the previous Employer who is able to verify the worker's experience in the occupation applying for.  Must also be able to provide U.S. employment eligibility and/or identification documents verifying the applicant's right to work in the United States.  Will need the ability to perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision, and be able to live and work singly or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods of time.  Must be able to operate equipment and machinery required to perform job duties indicated in a safe and responsible manner.  Will need to maintain equipment and machinery to a standard established by the employer as well as maintain and mange remote housing locations in a safe and responsible manner.  Will work around farm machinery such as tractors, UTVs and ATVs for supplemental feeding purposes and movement of livestock.  Workers will receive daily supervision and on-site training (1-3 months) and there will be no independent operation of farm equipment without supervisor approval and safety checks.   

Job Description:  All job duties are closely and directly related to the production of hay and livestock and will need to perform any combination of the following tasks to related to general farm work/irrigation/hay production at the employer owned and operated work site, to include: 

• Adjust alignment of pipes;
• Adjust gates and pipe connections to control water flow;
• Adjust valves to start and/or adjust water flow;
• Apply medications to cuts and bruises;
• Assemble and place pipe in assigned patterns in fields;
• Assist with irrigating forage;
• Evaluate the condition of the crop/weather and adjust harvesting and post-harvest activity based on evaluation; 
• Loading/unloading trucks;
• Maintain/drive/attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize, apply chemicals and harvest crops;
• Maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds;
• Operate, maintain and repair all components of a sprinkler;
• Operate multiple types of pumps;
• Removal of excess plant growth from farm grounds;
• Remove pipe from fields and place in storage;
• Remove pipe from storage;
• Shovel and pack dirt in low spots or cut trenches to direct water flow;
• Use proper material and methods to repair irrigation equipment;
• Apply herbicides to noxious, invasive and poisonous plant species on grazing areas;
• Assist in the maintenance of tools, equipment and handling facilities necessary to production;
• Assist with castration of livestock;
• Assist with vaccination of livestock by herding into corrals and/or stalls or manually restraining animals;
• Attend to pregnant livestock and newborn offspring (including night checks);
• Brand, tag, clip or otherwise mark young animals for identification purposes;
• Build and/or maintain fence and facilities to ensure the safety and health of animals an forage;
• Clean and disinfect livestock corrals, pens and handling facilities;
• Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries;
• Feed and water and ensure adequate provision of both;
• Guard against predatory animals and from eating poisonous and/or noxious plants;
• Lift and stack bales of hay and sacks of grain and mineral onto a feed truck or wagon;
• Spray livestock with insecticide. 

Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week:  Up to 48 hours per week from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday thru Saturday for 8 hours each day.

**The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift and actual hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the particular job duty. 

Anticipated Period of Employment:  February 15, 2026 to December 14, 2026

Application Deadline:  July 16, 2026

Job Location:  Employer owned and operated work site in San Luis, Costilla County, Colorado.    

Pay:  $16.28/hour, paid twice monthly.  Employer provides housing for Employer sponsored H-2A Visa holders only.  

**Effective 1/1/25: overtime must be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers.