Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC

Supervisory Position: No

Job Title: Ranch Technician
Uses Time & Attendance: No

Location: Gordon, Nebraska

Division: Fawn Lake Ranch

Home Department: 685

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Seasonal / Non-Benefits Eligible

Housing Provided: Yes

Turner Ranches are collectively known as the largest and most progressive bison operation in the world. We stand at the forefront of research, innovation, conservation, and production in the bison industry. Our mission statement “To manage Turner Lands in an economically and ecologically sustainable manner while conserving native species and habitats” provides a solid foundation for how we exercise balanced stewardship of the land while integrating conservation and commerce. We are passionate about improving land health and diversity through innovative grazing practices and conservation management. Our Ranches are the model for sustainable ranching practices throughout the western United States. Low-stress livestock handling is an important component of how we promote the ethical and moral treatment of our animals. Our diverse team consists of veterinary, wildlife biology, ecology, range management, ranch management and hospitality professionals who provide a unique balance of knowledge and insight into the balanced management of the properties. We provide an atmosphere in which our employees can grow and progress through work experience, training, and community involvement. If you are passionate about sustainable ranching and conservation, come help us make a difference and be part of something great!

Regenerative and Adaptive grazing systems are used to manage the native rangelands on the nearly 64,000 acres located in the Nebraska Sandhills in western Cherry County. The Ranch is composed of a 1,200 head breeding herd and 1000 yearling bison. Ranch staff always utilize use low stress livestock handling techniques while interacting with the bison in pastures and corrals. The Ranch is located approximately 70 miles (via road) from Gordon, NE. K-12 school is located in Hyannis, NE, 40 miles. Gordon and Alliance, NE (100 miles) provide all basic and most extended services, while North Platte, NE and Rapid City, SD (~150 miles) provide the services and amenities of a larger city.

This position incorporates cutting edge grazing practices and a high interest in stockmanship. The Ranch Technician will be involved in the Management-intensive Grazing systems on native pastures. The employee will also be involved in operation and maintenance of the ranch equipment. Temporary electric fence, as well as new fence construction and maintenance, are frequent tasks for the employee. The ability and skills to use horses and ATVs to perform ranch work including moving bison is required.

As a Ranch Technician, the job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

On-Ranch housing and basic utilities are provided subject to the Company’s Housing Agreement. Housing will be provided in a “bunk house” style living and may/may not have another occupant living in bunkhouse. The house is partially furnished with a kitchen and laundry machines. Basic utilities will be provided by the company including water, power, propane, local landline telephone and internet access.

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Livestock care and familiarity with low-stress handling experience is highly preferred. Heavy equipment operation experience may include but is not limited to tractor, backhoe, dump truck, and dozer. ATV/UTV experience is highly preferred.

The employee must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The employee must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.

The employee must be able to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. The employee must be able to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

The employee must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

If position requires operation of a vehicle, the employee must possess a valid Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. The employee’s driving record must meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company's insurance carrier.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, dig with various tools, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must be able to ride ATV for extended periods of time on uneven, rough terrain, and occasionally on roads and flat terrain while performing ranch duties. The employee is frequently required to climb ladders and pipe corrals. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to perform physical labor for extended periods of time.

Moving and handling bison in corral setting requires walking, running, and climbing pipe corrals for extended periods on uneven terrain. The employee will be required to open and close heavy pipe gates in a time sensitive manner while in the presence of bison and performing these duties alone.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This position is located in a remote location. A ranch radio will be provided for communication and is required every day for work.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be alert and aware of dangers that are present while working on a ranch and its surroundings.

For more information, and to apply online, visit www.tedturner.com.