Open Range Livestock Worker

About this opportunity

Dates

Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027

Duration

~10 months

Experience

6 month(s)

Category

agriculture

Requirements

• Experience: 6 month(s)
• 6 months ranch worker experience required.
• Feed, water, herd livestock to pasture for grazing
• examine animals to detect disease and injury
• assist with vaccination of livestock by herding into corral or manually restraining animal on the range
• apply medications to cuts and bruises
• assist with castration
• clip identifying notches on or brand animals.
• Must be able to ride and handle horse in a manner to assure the safety of worker, co-workers and livestock. Work is performed on the range for more than 50% of the workdays in the contract period. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping. Involves lifting and carrying of 50 lbs frequently. Employer will furnish at no cost, all tools including but not limited to: rope, tack, gloves, veterinary equipment, hand tools, protective gear, bedding etc. as well as effective electronic means of communication (cell phone and 2 way radio) for work and emergency purposes. If worker is in an area where electronic communication will not work, the employer or person designated by employer will contact the worker in regular pre-scheduled visits twice daily. May be required to take post hire random drug and/or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. May be required to submit a post hire employer paid criminal background check. Failure to comply or felony convictions that the employer reasonably believes will impair safety of others on the worksite will result in immediate termination. The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays.

Work authorization

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Work authorization

H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker

International candidates

Yes

Employer sponsorship

Required

Confirmation

Confirmed by source

Official source

U.S. Department of Labor

Benefits & conditions

Housing

Employer-provided (including mobile or range) — NONE

Transportation

For workers residing in employer-provided housing the employer shall provide transportation between housing and worksite and for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services) in the form of pickup, car, van, or other common means controlled/operated by the employer between the place where the employer has provided housing to the actual work site and return at the end of the workday.

How to apply

Tel: +15128183985; URL: http://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx

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Official source

U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs

Case number

JO-A-300-26175-046109

Verification

Last verified: September 20, 2026

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