Winter Livestock Support and Agricultural Operations Worker

Winter Livestock Support and Agricultural Operations Worker at Cameron Wagner in Oakes, ND.

Assisting in the construction of a new livestock facility. Operating tractors, loaders, blades, snow-moving equipment and other agricultural machinery to remove snow and drifting snow from farm roads and access lanes serving winter livestock facilities. Maintaining access for feed trucks delivering feed to the livestock facilities. Clearing snow and ice from areas surrounding feed bins, feed storage areas, augers and other feed-handling equipment so feed can be delivered and transferred safely. Reopening access routes following winter storms and periods of high winds that cause roads and entrances to drift shut. Clearing barn entrances, loading areas, service areas and other locations necessary for the operation of the livestock facilities. Removing accumulated snow and ice that interfere with livestock-facility operations. Monitoring the livestock facilities and associated agricultural infrastructure during periods of extreme cold, snow and high winds for winter-related problems. Assisting with frozen or obstructed feed-handling equipment and other agricultural equipment affected by freezing temperatures. Inspecting feed bins, augers, motors and associated equipment for problems caused or aggravated by winter weather. Performing winter-specific preventative maintenance on equipment used to maintain the livestock facilities and their feed-delivery infrastructure. Preparing tractors, loaders, blades and other agricultural machinery for winter operation and maintaining that equipment during periods of heavy winter use. Keeping agricultural access areas safe and operational through snow removal, ice removal and other winter-weather work. Assisting with winterization and protection of agricultural equipment and livestock-facility infrastructure from freezing conditions. Checking and addressing frozen water lines, hydrants, valves or other livestock water-related equipment. Maintaining adequate access for livestock service, feed and other agricultural vehicles required to service the facilities. Responding to winter storms and severe weather events that create additional work at the livestock facilities. Performing winter agricultural maintenance and repairs directly associated with maintaining the livestock and feed-support operation during freezing conditions. Feeding cattle during snowy/subfreezing periods when no seasonal pasturelands remain available for them to naturally graze upon. Managing grain stores. Winterizing farming equipment. Hauling agricultural commodities from storage facilities to local markets utilizing grain trucks.

Work begins January 4, 2027 and ends March 15, 2027.

Pay is $19.99 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 40 hours per week.