Ranch Hand

Seneca, NE Cow/Calf Operation

Overview

Talent Solutions is partnering with a local Sandhills ranch to help hire ranch hand opportunities on a well established 650 head cow/calf operation in the Nebraska Sandhills. This is a low stress handling operation, and the owner is looking for an experienced, self motivated individual who can be trusted to run the day to day with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Assist with calving, including tagging and keeping accurate records
Monitor first calf heifers and move pairs to pasture
Help organize and run cattle brandings, including several smaller brandings and one larger main branding each spring
Handle windmill and well maintenance and releathering, tank setting and leveling, road grading, and fencing including electric fence
Operate and maintain equipment including a skid steer, hay equipment, and bale movers
Support haying from cutting through baling and hauling, including some hauling to more remote hay ground
Assist with preconditioning in late summer,
Help gather and monitor bulls and doctor sick cattle as needed
Assist with weaning, sorting, and shipping cattle in the fall, and moving cattle to winter pasture
Feed cattle through the winter using a bale processor and cake, with hay fed primarily during calving or severe weather
Check water and look after the property and livestock when the owner is away

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of hands on ranch experience required
Experience working on sandhills ranches strongly preferred
Comfortable riding horseback and working cattle in a low stress manner
Working knowledge of windmill and well maintenance, basic welding, and electric fencing
Experience running a skid steer and hay equipment is a plus
Self directed and comfortable making decisions independently, including helping organize brandings and crews
Comfortable using a smartphone for record keeping and communication
Trustworthy and reliable, particularly when the owner is away from the property for extended periods

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is based on $3,000 to $3,800
2 bed House provided
Feed up to 2 horses
Insurance stipend and other benefits open for discussion
Opportunity to earn or purchase cattle of your own after a year with the operation
Flexible time off during slower parts of the year, with schedules built around the operation's busy seasons