Pasture Assistant I

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