Ranch Assistant

Job description

Maintain operations of working ranch, feed all livestock, maintain all watering and feeding stations for cattle, horses and wildlife. Drive and tow livestock trailers, repair and maintain ranch roads and facilities in clean manner. Must be knowledgable in horse saddling and riding. Operate and perform maintenance on farm tractor. Welding on pens and equipment, operate and maintain irrigation equipment. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping. Involves lifting and carrying of 75 lbs frequently. The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.