Full time Ranch Foreman needed for purebred cow-calf operation in Elko, Nevada. Individual will be responsible for the day-to-day operations for an absentee owner. This is a hands-on position responsible for cattle, haying and all other aspects required to maintain ranch. Duties include:
Cattle: calving, doctoring, vaccinating, moving/sorting, freeze branding, bull turnout, helping with A.I./breeding, feeding winter hay, putting out minerals, etc. for 600 head herd
Farming: we put up our own hay, cutting, raking, baling hay, pivot maintenance, flood irrigation, etc.
Fencing: build, repair and maintain barbwire fence and shipping corrals
Maintaining ranch: spray noxious weeds, equipment repair and maintenance, light welding, coordinate building projects, etc.
Supervision of seasonal employees and day labor
What this is not - - This is not a cowboying job. You will not be breaking colts nor spending every day riding.
Requirements: A minimum of 4 years recent cow-calf experience is required and you must have purebred experience. Must know how to operate ranch and haying machinery as well as pivots. Proficient with a computer, including Word, Excel and sending/receiving emails, for record-keeping and reporting. Must be self-motivated, physically capable and comfortable living in a remote location.
Housing on site is provided (2 bedroom / 1 bath) along with a company truck for work use. No smoking, vaping or drugs on the ranch. Interested individuals must have a valid drivers license. Salary depends on experience. Paid time off and year-end bonus available based on performance.
To apply - Email resume and references to [email protected]