Ranch Hand

Job description

Under close and constant supervision, duties include assisting with the building and maintenance of fences, corrals and equipment; driving livestock to pastures for grazing, or to scales, trucks or other enclosures as directed by supervisor; helping with the movement and restraint of animals during breeding operations; observing and reporting any visible signs of ticks or parasites on animals to supervisor; helping to restrain and secure animals while experienced workers provide medical treatment; helping to restrain and secure animals while experienced ranch workers administer vaccinations; assisting with the movement and separation of animals during weaning procedures under the direction of the supervisor; observing and providing support tasks as directed during calving operations; helping with the branding of livestock for identification purposes by restraining animals and assisting experienced workers; assisting with hay production activities, including mowing, drying, baling and storing hay in preparation for winter feed; and performing other general ranch duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:
Ability to obtain a driver’s license
Experience requirement: 1 month
Lifting requirement: 60 lbs.
Education requirement: none

Special Requirements

Worker must be able to obtain a standard class D driver's license within 30 days