Ranch Hand

About the role

The Ranch Hand performs general ranch work as directed by the Ranch Manager, including operating and maintaining ranch equipment, caring for livestock, and handling infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive daily care to livestock, including feeding, watering, raising, and protecting animals.
• Aids in core herd management activities such as breeding, calving, branding, shoeing, and selling animals.
• Handles, herds, and safely transports ranch livestock.
• Administers directed health care treatments to animals as required.
• Safely operates light vehicles and ranch machinery (e.g., pick-up trucks, tractors, water buffalo, and cattle trailers).
• Utilizes a variety of farm and power tools, including post augers, post drivers, sprayers, trimmers, chain saws, electric drills/saws, and gas or electric welders.
• Strictly adheres to safety protocols by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as goggles, gloves, and protective clothing during all operations.
• Maintains ranch equipment, corrals, buildings, facilities, grazing lands, and property in an orderly, clean, and safe condition.
• Constructs new fencing and performs repairs on existing fences.
• Oversees the general upkeep and routine maintenance of all associated ranch infrastructure.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience working on a farm or ranch and performing work such as caring for livestock, fixing fence, cutting trees, mowing, and baling hay, etc.
• Experience in operating and maintaining farm equipment, such as tractors, mowers, chain saws, etc.

Qualifications

• A high school education or the equivalent is required.

Skills

• Physical stamina and strength to perform manual labor tasks.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry practices.
• Ability to operate and maintain various types of farm machinery and equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.

Benefits

Annual performance bonuses
Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge contributions, strengths, and work well done.

Pay

Details of pay structure are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details of the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Other Requirements

• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.