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Living Sky Beef is a progressive beef cattle operation which includes a commercial cow/calf herd, replacement heifers, small backgrounding feedlot and haying operation. We have an immediate requirement for a full time person for the fall of 2015 who can assist us in managing our cow/calf herd and maintaining our 7000 acres of grazing and pasture land. Duties will include grazing management, identifying and treating cattle with health problems, hauling bales, managing fall grazing and feeding programs and maintaining livestock health records. The successful candidate must have previous experience with beef cattle. They must also have the ability to work well with others or on their own. Long hours and physically demanding outdoor work are parts of this job. We offer employees the opportunity to learn and develop their skills on the job, but insist that our team members are reliable and self motivated. For anyone who likes to work with beef cattle and spend time out on the range, this is an excellent opportunity. Wages commensurate with experience.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
Type Of Livestock Specialization
- Beef cattle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Maintain livestock performance records
- Maintain quality control and production records
Specific Skills
- Supervise farm operations
- Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
- Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
Type of Equipment
- Trucks
- Tractors
- Feeding and watering system
- Swather or combine
Type of Farm Operations
- Livestock