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