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Wayne Pollard Livest General Ranch Worker in Silt, Colorado
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Position: General Ranch Worker
Requirements: Must be able to ride horses and/or ATV in
order to move the livestock safely. Must have 3 months experience and provide (1) reference from previous employer
with knowledge of applicants skills. Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
Job Description: Attend to livestock feeds and waters livestock by
tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters calving, maintaining cattle herd health. Builds & cleans corrals.
Wean calves, vaccinations and pregnancy check cows. Moves livestock to pasture for grazing. Assist with castration
of livestock, and identification marking. Maintain all fences, corrals, cabins, buildings, range improvements, and
livestock equipment used for proper cattle management. Cleans livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant
solutions, brushes and shovels. Must have knowledge of repair of fence, irrigation knowledge and management,
planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock. Maintain ranch buildings. Maintain equipment in a working
condition and observe safe practices. Assist with the shipping of cows and calves. Longer hours (night shifts during
calving) and more days (up to 7 days per week) may be required when feeding cows supplemental rations, calving
season, irrigation and haying season. Workers must be willing and able to perform all duties according to the
employers requirements during the contract period. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally
associated with Colorado climatic conditions.
Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 48
Schedule:M-Sat, 8a-5p
Anticipated Period of Employment: 4/21/26-10/1/26
Application Deadline: 7/11/2026
Job Location: Silt CO
Pay: $20.02 per hour
Effective 1/1/25: Overtime must be paid after 48 hours/week, or 56 hours/week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers