Ranch Hand Glendo, Wyoming | Cow/Calf Operation

Overview

Talent Solutions is partnering with a family owned Wyoming cattle ranch that has been in operation for over a hundred years to find a dependable Ranch Hand ready to become a long term part of their team. This is a close knit, hands on operation where honesty, hard work, and efficiency are valued above everything else. The family is willing to train the right person, so prior ranching experience is helpful but not required. What matters most is a strong work ethic, a good attitude, and a genuine interest in learning the operation and sticking around.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

Hands on training for the right person, no experience required
Century old family ranch with a strong reputation for stewardship, including the Leopold Conservation Award
Close knit, family focused team and a genuine long term opportunity
Fair, competitive pay with housing provided

Responsibilities

Rotate cattle through pastures and check water, salt, and mineral
Calve out cows and heifers beginning mid March, with heifers starting about two weeks earlier through AI
Assist with traditional brandings
AI the heifer herd, turn bulls out, and move cattle to summer grass
Operate swathers, balers, rakes, and tractors to put up grass and alfalfa hay
Rotate cattle through smaller, cross fenced pastures
Check or move solar powered water systems, springs, creeks, and dams
Move electric fence chargers as needed
Repair and maintain fences
Doctor cattle as needed
Perform routine equipment maintenance, minor mechanical repairs, and general shop work
Welding as needed
Precondition calves
Wean calves in October
Pregnancy check replacement heifers first, then cull opens
Assist with general ranch maintenance and infrastructure upkeep

Qualifications

Required

Experience working around cattle
Valid driver's license
Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
Honest, trustworthy, and self motivated
Ability to work independently once trained
Comfortable being part of a small family operation

Preferred

Experience operating hay equipment and tractors
Mechanical aptitude
Welding experience
Fencing experience
Horse experience is welcomed, though the operation runs primarily on four wheelers and side by sides for efficiency

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive monthly salary of $2,500 to $3,500 depending on experience
Housing provided, a two bedroom house located about a quarter mile from the main house
Flexible time off with scheduling around busy seasons
No smoking in house or equipment preferred, no pets inside the home
Long term employment opportunity with a family oriented operation