Cattle Ranch Hand

Tend to cattle, perform regular scheduled maint. & simple repairs on related equip, vehicles & ATV/UTVs. Facility maint. (build/repair fences, barns, sheds, water troughs, tanks/ponds, working pens, traps) Operate & repair general farm equip (augers, post hole drivers, chainsaws) Operate cube wagon, keep bulk feeders/creep feeders filled. Hand feed weaned calves daily. Herd cattle as scheduled, make herd health evaluations. Provide vaccinations & other medications as needed. Perform animal husbandry tasks (birth calves, euthanize downed animals, cosmetic dehorning, group cattle according to age & expected calving dates) Conduct regular pasture/brush management (Remove weeds & brush, fertilize native grasses, plant seasonal forage, trim trees, plant food plots) Perform Landscaping/lawn care tasks (mow entrances, irrigation repair/maint., plant & care for ornamental trees, shrubs & plants) Perform wildlife management (fill feeders, provide counts for wildlife biologists, trap feral hogs & protect cows/calves from predators) Drive trucks and trailers to haul equip., cattle, feed & other supplies. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Involves lifting and carrying of 75 lbs frequently