Spikebox Ranch (aka Turner Ranches)
Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC
Job Title: Ranch Technician
Location: Spikebox Ranch – McMurtrey Unit – Nenzel, Nebraska
Type: Full-Time / Salary / Exempt / Benefits-Eligible
Housing: Yes
Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want to work where conservation, innovation, and ranching come together on a massive scale?
At Turner Ranches, we’re dedicated to sustainable ranching and conservation, and we’re looking for talented, like-minded individuals to be a part of our growing team. Spikebox, a pristine, 142,000-acre bison ranch located in the Nebraska Sandhills, is seeking motivated and hardworking Ranch Technician to join our team.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a highly remote position located on the north unit of the ranch. The headquarters is approximately 50 miles from the nearest gas station, with much of the route on county roads. This role requires a self-sufficient, dependable individual who can work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities, equipment, and ranch operations.
As a Ranch Technician, you will be directly involved in bison management, adaptive grazing, and ranch infrastructure support. Work centers on moving and managing bison across wet meadow and upland pasture systems using temporary fencing and low-stress livestock handling techniques.
Because bison are moved frequently, daily work includes maintaining water systems and fences, setting and adjusting temporary fence lines, and actively moving herds across large landscapes. Safe and effective operation of ATVs/UTVs is required.
A strong emphasis is placed on improving soil health and rangeland condition through adaptive grazing practices. This includes implementing grazing plans, adjusting livestock distribution, and supporting long-term ecological and production goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong stockmanship, patience, adaptability, and the ability to balance range health with livestock performance.
You will also be responsible for:
- Move and handle bison using low-stress livestock handling techniques on foot and with ATVs/UTVs.
- Assist with adaptive grazing operations, including temporary fencing, pasture setup, water preparation, and herd movement.
- Monitor range conditions and assist with grazing planning and implementation.
- Prepare monthly reports related to grazing, range conditions, and ranch operations.
- Operate, maintain, and perform basic repairs on ranch equipment, farm machinery, and construction equipment.
- Construct, repair, and maintain fences, corrals, water systems, ranch buildings, and related infrastructure.
- Maintain water systems including windmills, solar units, pipelines, and stock tanks.
- Safely operate shop tools and equipment including welders, plasma cutters, and cutting torches.
- Assist with wildfire monitoring and suppression efforts and participate in prescribed burns when needed.
- Administer livestock vaccinations and assist with herd health activities.
- Participate in ranch safety programs and follow safe operating procedures for all vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned
What this isn’t:
- Working on horseback.
- A management or supervisory position
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling
- Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs and UTVs
- Basic computer skills, including use of reports and spreadsheets
- This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider.
- You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Rangeland Management, Animal Science, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience in production agriculture or ranching operations
- Experience with adaptive grazing systems and range monitoring
YOUR QUALITIES
- Extreme Ownership Leadership Philosophy
- Commitment to Mission and Team
- Range Management / Adaptive Grazing
- Stockmanship
- Initiative and adaptability
- Humility and ability to learn from others
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Company offers full time employees an exceptional benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, insurance, basic life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off and paid holidays.
ACCOMMODATIONS
On-ranch, single-family housing with basic utilities (power, water, propane) will be provided subject to a Company Housing Agreement and Company policies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:
- Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
- Operate ATV’s and UTV’s for extended periods of time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
You will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. You will frequently be exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. You will occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquires must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.
Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
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