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Position Title: Ranch Hand
Reports to: Property Ranch Manager
Our current focus is on land management and improvement of our beautiful natural landscape spanning over 45,000 acres, with an upcoming hay operation. We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Ranch Hand to assist the Ranch Manager in all daily operations, from landscape management, farm equipment operation and maintenance to fence repair and general property maintenance.
Position: Ranch Hand performs daily operations and maintenance of the ranch’s equipment and vehicles and general maintenance of all aspects of the property. This includes repairing fences, building repairs and maintenance and landscaping. This position requires reliable working knowledge of farm equipment and ability to operate this equipment, such as Skid Steer, tractor, bush hog, Z-Turn mower, trailered and bed sprayers, heavy duty trucks with trailers (gooseneck and flatbed), and UTV’s,D5 dozer, maintainer, backhoe & dump truck. Duties vary but mostly involve outdoor work in all weather conditions and require physical strength, a willingness to work 45 hours utilizing practical, hands-on skills. Key responsibilities include landscape maintenance, general building and fence repairs, machinery mechanics and maintenance, irrigation, haying, and as well as basic equestrian care.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Safely operating and maintaining machinery such as skid steer, tractors, bush hog, mowers, trucks with trailers, and UTVs. Performing basic mechanical repairs on tools and equipment.
Property Maintenance: Mowing, trimming, irrigating, and conducting regular clean-ups for groundskeeping. Assisting in ranch development plans and activities.
Fencing & Repairs: Building and repairing fences and maintaining various structures on the ranch property. Agricultural Tasks: Assisting with planting, harvesting, haying operations, managing agricultural irrigation.
General Ranch Operations: Performing varied tasks to ensure the smooth running of the ranch, which can include anything from dirt removal to managing inventory. Equestrian Care and cattle care with some riding ranch horses to keep them fresh.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Physical Stamina: The job requires significant manual labor and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Looking for single non smoker no drama person.
Housing: provided with utilities
Salary: Starting at $2,000 /mo; Ranch use truck
TO APPLY:
Must be able to pass a background check and have a valid DL. Interested applicants send a cover letter and resume to our email address listed. Mention you saw us on RanchWork.com.
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