Farm/Irrigation/Livestock Worker Job at Montana Staffing, Forsyth, MT

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  • Montana Staffing
  • Forsyth, MT

Job Description

Temporary Fulltime Position

Position from 3-1-2026 to 11-30-2026 48 Hours/week $13.03/hour US worker H-2A Adverse Housing Compensation Adjustment -$1.80 -- Wage for H-2A workers provided housing is $11.23. Workers will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of barley, corn, hay, sugar beets, wheat, beans, cattle, and dry and irrigated pasture for the majority of the workdays in the overall contract period, commensurate with the duties encompassed within the five SOC codes comprising the field and livestock workers (combined) category.

Employer will make any required deductions as discussed in Section I / Items 3 & 15, as well as deductions for loans (if any); long distance telephone charges (if any); reimbursement for damage caused to the housing by the individual worker(s) found to have been responsible for damage which is not the result of normal wear and tear related to habitation (if any).

Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm/irrigation work and livestock care and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.

General Farm Work

Responsibilities include: maintain, drive, attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; replace/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL semi/10-wheel/6-wheel/farm trucks; transport crops to market; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.

Irrigation Duties

Responsibilities include: pivots: push on switch that activates circle sprinkler system; maintain nozzels and pumps. Flood irrigation: lift gate in side of flooded irrigation ditch/pipe permitting water to flow into bordered section of field; shovel and pack dirt in low spots of embankment or cut trenches in high areas to direct water flow; close gate in ditch/pipe when bordered section is flooded; open gate or connect pipe to underground pipe system that releases water flow into reservoir or ditch; siphon water from flooded reservoir or ditch to channel water into designated areas; shovel or hoe soil to clear ditches/furrows and build embankments to appropriately channel water; mix and apply proper solutions to fill holes/cracks in pipes, ditches, and spillways, and make minor repairs to metal, concrete, and wooden frameworks in pipe and ditch valves and gates. Other irrigation duties: remove pipes/wheel lines from storage and lay out/place in predetermined patterns in fields; lubricate, adjust, repair and replace parts such as sprinkler heads and drive chains using hand tools; observe revolving sprinklers and adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water; disassemble, service and store pipes/mainlines/wheel lines after irrigation season.

Livestock Production Duties

Responsibilities include: drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; confine livestock in stalls; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck.

For more information on this job opportunity, contact your local Job Service Office or Job Service Miles City 12 North 10th St. Miles City, MT 59301 406-232-8340.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, H-2A Visa, Work at office, Local area, Long distance,

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