Position Title: Ranch Hand with WESTERN STATES RANCHES

Base Salary: $36,000 + DOE

Job Location – Colorado

Qualifications:

Two years livestock handling experience • Understanding of, and desire to implement, Holistic Management principles (grazing planning and management; decision-making, etc.) • Current driver’s license

Responsibilities –

Grazing and Forage Management :

  • Participate in the creation and implementation of the Ranch’s grazing plans on multiple properties
  • Utilize electric fencing to optimize animal and land performance
  • Feed livestock as needed to achieve production goals
  • Repair infrastructure as needed

Irrigation:

  • Plan the application of irrigation on multiple properties, in conjunction with grazing management
  • Implement the irrigation plan daily, maximizing the efficiency of irrigation water

Livestock Management

  • Maintaining strong herd health by identifying sickness issues and treating animals
  • Implementing the Ranch’s herd health program (e.g., mineral, supplementation, vaccinations)

Work Requirements-

  • Able to regularly lift 50 lbs.
  • Able to work long days outdoors in adverse weather conditions (snow, rain, sun, wind)

Additional Benefits include-

  • Housing and utilities provided
  • Beef allotment
  • Health insurance after 30 days of employment
  • Four weeks paid vacation each year
  • Use of ranch vehicle and equipment for all work-related tasks

SUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND AT LEAST TWO REFERENCES TO:

Brandon Dalton at bdalton@grasslands-llc.com