Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities 1. Cow-Calf Operations (Calving Season) • Assist with daily cow-calf herd care, including feeding, monitoring herd health, and administering treatments under established health protocols. • Monitor pregnant cows during calving, assist with difficult deliveries (dystocia) as needed, and process newborn calves (tagging, weighing, vaccinating). • Maintain clean, safe calving environments and monitor pasture/shelter conditions to minimize risk and stress to livestock. • Assist with sorting, weaning, processing, and transferring cattle across locations as directed. • Maintain accurate individual animal records, health logs, and calving documentation. 2. Irrigation Systems & Seasonal Operations (Post-Calving) • Operate, monitor, and adjust center pivot, linear, or surface irrigation systems according to soil moisture needs and crop schedules. • Perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor mechanical repairs on pumps, engines, pipelines, and pivot equipment. • Inspect fields and irrigation equipment daily to ensure optimal water distribution and prevent runoff or wastage. • Assist with seasonal pasture management, fence maintenance, forage handling, and field setup as required. 3. Safety, Compliance, and Facility Maintenance • Adhere to all safety regulations, biosecurity protocols, and animal welfare standards set by the organization and regulatory bodies. • Maintain and repair equipment, tools, pens, fences, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe operations. • Operate farm machinery, tractors, UTVs, and handling equipment in a safe and responsible manner. • Keep work areas and equipment clean, orderly, and well-maintained. 4. Teamwork and Communication • Maintain open, active communication with herd managers, farm managers, and leadership regarding livestock health and equipment status. • Collaborate across departments to balance labor demands between livestock and crop/irrigation priorities. • Represent the organization with professionalism, teamwork, and alignment with core company values. Physical Demands and Working Conditions • Requires heavy physical labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and working outdoors in extreme weather conditions (cold during calving, heat during irrigation season). • Requires flexible working hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and potential night shifts during peak calving season. • Must be comfortable working in close proximity to large livestock and operating heavy machinery. Qualifications • Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in cow-calf production, calving operations, or general livestock management. • Practical experience operating and maintaining agricultural irrigation systems (center pivots preferred). • Basic mechanical aptitude and experience operating farm tractors, skid steers, and livestock handling equipment. • Strong observation skills for identifying livestock illness, calving distress, or mechanical equipment issues.