livestock worker/irrigator

All duties are closely and directly related to the production of cattle. Perform any combination of the following tasks required for the production of cattle: adjust alignment of pipes ; adjust gates and pipe connections to control water flow; assemble, use and maintain electric fencing; assist with irrigating forage; Irrigate soil, irrigation with hand lines and flood irrigation; maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds; monitor soil moisture levels; rotate livestock through a systematic rotation grazing progr am, adhere to safety and animal handling procedures dictated by the employer; administer medication as needed; assist in the maintenance of tools, equipment and handling facilities necessary to production; assist with castration of livestock; ensure newly born calves stand and nurse; feed cake and mineral to cattle in pastures; handle livestock using low stress methods; load bales of hay and/or sacks of grain onto truck or trailer used for feedin g; maintain/clean and fill water troughs and buckets; maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds; make certain animals have access to fresh water; monitor and treat livestock for internal and external parasites; monitor animals for weight gain, thrift and health problems; move livestock to appropriate grazing areas to avoid undue stress on livestock; spray livestock with insecticide