Ranch Hand

Hillrose CO Area | Cow-Calf, Farming

Talent Solutions is partnering with a family-owned cattle and farming operation in Northeast Colorado to find their next long-term team member.

This operation runs approximately 400 head of commercial cows, farms 1,500 acres, does custom farming, backgrounds calves, and supports trucking, harvest, silage, and beet operations throughout the year.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys both cattle and farming, and wants to be part of a family-oriented operation where hard work, integrity, and teamwork are valued. You'll work directly alongside the owners, play an important role in the operation's success, and have the opportunity to grow with the business over time.

While experience is valued, the owners are willing to train the right person. If you have experience driving farm trucks, have been around cattle, and bring a strong work ethic and willingness to learn, they can teach the rest.

If you're looking for a place where your work matters, no two days are the same, and you can build a long-term future in agriculture, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

This role changes with the seasons, offering a wide variety of responsibilities throughout the year.

Cattle Responsibilities

Assist with calving (February-April)
Monitor the cow herd and identify health issues
Feed cattle using feed wagons and other feeding equipment
Sort, move, and work cattle through corrals
Assist with weaning and backgrounding calves
Check water, mineral, and pasture conditions
Help load and haul cattle as needed

Farming Responsibilities

Operate tractors, loaders, and various farm equipment
Assist with planting, tillage, irrigation, and harvest
Manage pivots and irrigation systems
Assist with haying activities, including baling and hauling
Mow, spray ditches, and perform general field maintenance
Perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs

Trucking Responsibilities

Haul cattle between locations
Haul grain during harvest
Haul silage during chopping season
Assist with beet harvest trucking operations
Transport equipment and materials as needed

General Responsibilities

Fence repair and maintenance
Equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
Shop work
Property upkeep
Assist wherever needed during busy seasons

Qualifications

Required

Experience operating farm trucks or semi-trucks hauling cattle, grain, or agricultural commodities
Experience working around cattle
Valid driver's license
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team

Preferred

CDL (not required)
Mechanical aptitude
Experience operating feed wagons
Irrigation experience
Ability to recognize and troubleshoot equipment issues

Compensation & Benefits

$50,000 annual salary
Housing provided
Paid vacation
Beef provided annually
Long-term advancement opportunities
Family-oriented work environment