Seasonal Livestock Farmworker

Seasonal Livestock Farmworker at Glacier Cap Management, LLC in Utopia, TX.

Workers will operate and maintain a variety of agricultural equipment including tractors, tractor-drawn implements, skid steers, balers, cutters, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, fertilize soil, plant, cultivate, spray, and harvest hay crops. Duties require the ability to independently operate modern equipment with multiple hydraulic controls, GPS-assisted guidance systems, and precision attachments. Workers will inspect, service, and perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on machinery and equipment to ensure proper field operation and safety. Workers must be able to determine correct implement settings and calibrations based on field conditions and crop stage without direct supervision. In addition to crop-related work, employees will be responsible for the daily care, feeding, and monitoring of the employer’s cattle herd. Duties include mixing and distributing feed rations using loaders and feed wagons, maintaining clean and adequate water sources, checking animal health, administering basic veterinary care (such as vaccinations, deworming, and treatment of minor injuries or illness), and identifying early signs of distress, disease, or calving. Workers will also move livestock between pastures or pens using low-stress handling techniques, assist with tagging, weighing, and sorting cattle, maintain accurate livestock records, and ensure fencing, gates, and enclosures are properly maintained to prevent animal loss or injury. Employees will safely operate employer vehicles and equipment on public roads to transport materials, hay, and livestock; a valid driver’s license is required. Work requires adherence to detailed protocols for machinery operation, livestock safety, and field efficiency. Three (3) months of prior experience in similar hay and cattle operations is required to ensure competency with large-scale equipment, livestock handling, and the ability to work independently under limited supervision.

Work begins January 15, 2027 and ends October 31, 2027.

Pay is $16.24 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 40 hours per week.