About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots. Dusty. Hot. Odours. Wet/damp. Dairy. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Remote location. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Clear fields of wood and stones. Develop specific plans to prioritize. Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Marking livestock as proof of ownership. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Perform livestock feeding. Treat livestock health issues. Weaning. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Milk cows. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Equipment and machinery experience: Feeding and watering system. Milking system (automated). Farm truck. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Area of specialization: Dairy cattle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Reliability. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Night. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.