Ranch Worker

Job description

Hay-baling. Duties will include the following: re-bale hay bales from big bales to small bales in a re-baling system. Will use hay rake, broom, shovel. Move big bales and bundled small bales with bobcat, use bobcat skid steers and tele-handler. Work in re-baling cab running switches and knobs to make system run.

General Farm Work: Maintain, drive, attach and operate farm equipment, tractors and other implements/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize and harvest crops (hay and/or other crops). May mix and/or spray chemicals; remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field/paint/repair/maintain farm structures; perform general clean up of farm areas; operate vehicles in the course of performing work; operate chain saw; trim and cut trees to clear roads and remove undesirable trees from property.

Lambing and calving work: Attend to lambing and pregnant ewes (including night checks) and calving and pregnant cattle on the range as follows: administer medication as needed, feed and water and ensure adequate provision of both; monitor and treat both mother and young; report grazing conditions to employer; build and/or maintain fence and facilities to ensure the safety and health of animals; care for newly born offspring; ensure newly born offspring stand, nurse, feed and water; brand, tag, clip or otherwise mark young animals for identification purposes; set up and take down temporary pens.

Special Requirements

The employers will have access to the employers extra truck as necessary.