Ranch Worker

Job description

· Feed livestock and monitor animal health and behavior daily

· Assist with livestock handling, sorting, and moving between pastures

· Identify sick or injured animals and assist with treatment (“doctoring”) under supervision

· Provide water and maintain feeding areas

· Assist with calving/lambing season if required Livestock Monitoring

· Check cattle, sheep, or other livestock on range and pasture

· Report health issues, injuries, or abnormal behavior

· Assist with tagging, vaccination, and basic herd management Fencing and Ranch Maintenance

· Build, repair, and maintain fences, gates, and corrals

· Repair and maintain ranch infrastructure such as barns, sheds, and livestock facilities

· Operate and maintain basic ranch equipment and tools Irrigation

· Set up, monitor, and maintain irrigation systems

· Move irrigation pipe or equipment as needed

· Ensure pastures receive adequate water General Ranch Duties

· Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas

· Assist with pasture management and weed control

Special Requirements

None