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FOX RANCH MANAGEMENT Ranch Worker in Walden, Colorado
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Position: Ranch Hand
Requirements:
Must be detail-oriented and possess the ability to work as a team player. Prior equipment operation not required. On-site training will be provided on all equipment. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods standing. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Must be able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time.
Job Description:
Crops/Commodities: Hay, Cattle
Ranch Laborer duties include but are not limited to the following: inspecting, maintaining, and repairing fences for livestock. Operate irrigation equipment and maintain flood irrigation systems. Remove dead trees/brush from agricultural fields and distribute to slash pile, wood chipper, or for use as fence repair material and fire wood. Property cleanup; maintain well- manicured worksite location. Assist in haying process to support livestock, including operation of tractor and implements for cutting and baling of hay. Crops: hay Employer will provide gloves and knee pads for any hand-weeding, -thinning, or hot-capping.
Ranch Equipment Operator duties include, but are not limited, to: safely operate agricultural equipment necessary to complete farming and on-farm construction tasks. Duties/Responsibilities: Ranch road construction, repair and maintenance; including installing, repairing or cleaning cattle guards. Irrigation ditch construction, repair, and maintenance; including setting headgates, flumes and exhaust tubes. Irrigating of hay meadows. Operation of tractors and equipment for bailing hay for feed for cattle. Cleanup and beautification of ranch. Performs other on-farm duties as required.
Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 44 Hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm and 4hrs on Saturday
Anticipated Period of Employment: 4-15-26 to 11-15-26
Application Deadline: 7/26/26
Job Location: Walden, CO / Jackson County
Pay: $16.28
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 -