Farm and agricultural worker

Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals in Lakeside, NE

This is an H-2A job order, which means the employer has already applied to hire workers from outside the United States for it.

Employer: Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch
Where: Lakeside, NE
Places: 2
Pay: $20.56 per hour
Visa: H-2A
Starts: 2027-01-17
Ends: 2027-11-01
Filed: 2026-11-03

What the work involves

Perform all duties related to the care and management of beef cattle including feeding, watering, herding, sorting, branding, tagging, and vaccinating livestock; assist with calving, weaning, and moving cattle between pastures; monitor and report on animal health and behavior; identify and treat minor illnesses or injuries as directed; clean and maintain barns, pens, corrals, feed bunks, and water systems; repair and maintain fences and ranch facilities; operate tractors, ATVs, loaders, and other ranch equipment to feed cattle, haul hay, or perform maintenance; assist with maintenance and repair of vehicles, machinery, and equipment used in daily operations; follow all safety and animal welfare procedures; work outdoors in all weather conditions; perform general ranch labor as needed including grounds maintenance, facility upkeep, and seasonal tasks associated with livestock production. Must speak and understand English.

How to apply

Apply directly with the employer named above. Workmerica is not an agency, takes no fee and is not involved in this hiring.

Open the original job order

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Seasonal Jobs.

What that comes to in a month

At forty hours a week, the rate in this filing works out at about $3,557 a month before tax. That is the standard full-time month of 173 hours; overtime, deductions and the cost of getting there are not in it.

How the work permit works in the United States

Employer-sponsored temporary or permanent labor certification. The employer files with the Department of Labor first. Which programme applies depends on the work and whether it is seasonal.

Published by U.S. Department of Labor, foreign labor certification