What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Worker position at Guy Cattle?
Ranch work. On horseback & foot, incl. but not limited to herding, sorting, calving, castrating, branding, horn tipping, vaccinating, feeding. Unloading & loading grain & hay. Controlling predators. Checking & maintaining livestock & pastures, water lines, roads, & fencing. Cut & clear brush. Horse/livestock care incl. but not limited to stall cleaning, feeding, shoeing, training, foaling. Clean & repair tack & braiding. Heavy workload during seasonal breeding, calving, foaling, working cattle, training colts, & during drought or other excessive weather conditions. Must be able to lift 50# frequently. Workers work predominantly (90 %) on range activities which include working cattle, herd management, checking health, changing pastures, etc. on range NOT near headquarters and are required to be available 24 hours/day, 7 days per week.
Electronic communication: Cell phone service is very good throughout the ranch and workers will be contacted at least once/day (mid-day) to verify well-being. Workers will also be checked on/accounted for when they return to housing at night. Electronic communication devices will be provided without charge or deposit charge to the workers during the entire period of employment. We will provide the employee(s) without charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies, & equipment required by law.