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5 L Ranch Farm/Irrigation/Livestock Worker in Sheridan, Montana
Temporary Fulltime position from 2-1-2026 to 11-30-2026 40 Hours/week 13.03 pay Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of cattle, hay, wheat, oats, barley and peas. For the majority of the workdays in the overall contract period, commensurate with the duties encompassed within the five SOC Codes comprising the field and livestock workers (combined) category.Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm and irrigation work, and livestock care, and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required. Applicants must be willing to occasionally work extended evening hours due to crop and/or livestock demands. To meet minimum acceptable performance standards when irrigating, the worker must, after a 10-day conditioning period, move an average of at least 48 40-foot sections of 3-inch pipe or 44 40-foot sections of 4-inch pipe per hour under normal working conditions. Job duties may require evening shifts due to crop demands. Extended hours may be required during peak production periods. Work hours may vary and there may be periods when little or no work will be available due to weather, time of year, and the requirements of the cropping program. The worker may be offered work seven days a week, as farmwork must be performed seven days a week. The worker will be required, however, to work the minimum number of hours indicated in Section A / Item 6. The worker may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but is only required to work the hours specified. The worker may be requested, but will not be required, to work on his/her Sabbath and/or on Federal holidays. Instruction, training, and general supervision will be provided by the farm operator or a designated employee. However, the worker must perform required duties without close supervision and listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of the employer or supervisor. The worker will be required to return worn out tools, supplies, and equipment before new ones will be provided. Most duties are performed out of doors and entail exposure to heat, cold, dust, rain, and other environmental conditions common in fields, including mosquitoes during certain seasons. The worker must crouch, bend, and lift and carry items weighing up to the number of pounds indicated in Section B/Item 4e. in the course of performing required activities. For more information on this job opportunity, contact your local Job Service Office or Job Service Butte 2201 White Blvd Butte, MT 59701 406-494-0300