Opportunity at a Glance
The Pasture assistant II is a very physical job which requires working in the sun for extensive hours. As many pasture assistant you would require having a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- This position requires that you work diligently and responsibly when independent of constant personal supervision. Abuse of your position’s independence will be grounds for dismissal.
- Cutting, loading, delivering, unloading, chopping and receipting forage grass for Ross University livestock
- Driving of Pasture truck as necessary once licensed and insurable
- All aspects of planting and establishing forage grasses, including supplying, weeding and fertilizing
- Daily and periodic cleaning of animal stalls, pens and paddocks
- Repair and maintenance of mangers, gates, feeders and buildings in the pasture
- Construction of woven wire, high tensile and barbed wire fencing
- Installation, maintenance, repair and operation of irrigation systems
- Assist animal caretakers with animal handling and transport duties
- Washing and rinsing of the livestock transport vehicle promptly after transport tasks
- Assist Pasture Assistant I in all his duties as requested
- Assist the Large Animal Caretakers in all their duties as requested
- Brush control in and around the pasture
- Electric fence set-up, maintenance and repair
- Care for and attention to the pasture truck, utility vehicle and trailers
- Train for and be available as relief for large animal caretakers
- Trained for fire emergencies and hurricane crises
- Familiarity with all current Pasture procedures, operations and projects
- Qualification for standard driver’s license required.
- Class D tractor driver’s license is desirable
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Experience of working with animals Preferred
- Should be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Able to prioritize and work under pressure
- Class P driver’s license Required
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation