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Livestock Handler/Stagecoach Driver

City Of Olathe
Olathe, Kansas
Mar 07, 2024

Part Time Transportation or Transit

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Employment Type
Part Time (up to 19 hours)

Job Summary

Hiring rate: $14.50 per hour

Do you love working with animals? Do you have experience in caring for large and small farm animals? Do you have an affinity for teaching others through living history? Then the City of Olathe's Mahaffie Farmstead is looking for you!

The City is looking for experienced livestock handlers to assist with handling oxen, dairy cattle, and horses. The livestock handler will drive oxen and horses to carry out daily chores, field plowing and stagecoach driving.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

Assist in the livestock program at the 1865 Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. Groom, harness, hitch, and safely drive draft horses to offer stagecoach and wagon rides, and demonstrate 19th century agricultural practices. Assist in feeding, cleaning, and caring for draft animals and other livestock and other duties as assigned. Demonstrated experience in safe handling of draft horses in similar situations a requirement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in feeding, cleaning, and caring for draft animals and other livestock.
Demonstrated experience in safe handling of draft horses or cattle in same or similar situations a requirement.
Must be willing to wear 19th century clothing (provided)
Must be able to work indoors and outside in heat and cold.
Able to lift 50 lbs. above shoulder height; climb and descend wheeled vehicles such as wagons and stagecoaches; and traverse uneven ground.
Demonstrated prior experience in safe handling of draft horses or cattle in same or similar situations is a requirement.

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrates experience and high comfort level working with horses, cattle and other large and small farm animals. (required)

Plowing or carrying out other farm chores with horses, handling oxen and working with dairy cattle (preferred)

Must be 18 years old and have a valid driver's license, with a good driving record.

Evening and weekend availability is required.

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Olathe, Kansas United States View Map

Employer: City Of Olathe

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About City of Olathe

The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident.

It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do.

Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible.

If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.

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