Ranch Maintenance Hand

About the role

The Ranch Maintenance Hand reports to the Ranch Manager and is responsible for operating and maintaining the operational condition of the ranch equipment, ranch housing, water systems, infrastructure, and landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Provides general care to livestock by feeding, providing directed health care, and assisting with breeding, calving, and selling animals.
• Herding, handling, transporting, feeding, watering, branding, protecting, shoeing, and raising ranch livestock.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ranch housing, water distribution systems, landscaping, and general physical infrastructure.
• Safely operate light vehicles and ranch machinery such as pick-up trucks, tractors, water buffalo, cattle trailers, by obeying applicable traffic laws, following operator instructions, and wearing appropriate safety equipment such as goggles, gloves, or other protective clothing.
• Safely operate various types of farm equipment such as post augers, post drivers, portable power tools such as gasoline-operated power tools, sprayers, trimmers, and chain saws, electrically operated drills and saws, and gas or electrically operated welders by following operator instructions and wearing appropriate safety equipment such as goggles, gloves, or other protective clothing.
• Maintain ranch equipment, corrals, buildings, facilities, grazing lands, and property in an orderly, clean, and safe manner.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Requirements

• Education: A high school education or the equivalent is required.
• Experience: At least three years of experience working on a farm or ranch and performing work such as caring for livestock, fixing fences, cutting trees, mowing, and baling hay, etc. Experience in operating and maintaining farm equipment, such as tractors, mowers, chain saws, etc. is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Handyman and carpentry skills are required.

Skills

• Physical strength and endurance.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry practices.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening. Hudbay offers a range of benefits including:

• 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
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay
• Company housing for this position
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be provided upon successful completion of the hiring process.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time and regular.