Job Information
JLM Ranch Inc. Ranch Hand in Westby, Montana
Under close and constant supervision, duties include assisting with the building and maintenance of fences, corrals and equipment; driving livestock to pastures for grazing, or to scales, trucks or other enclosures as directed by supervisor; helping with the movement and restraint of animals during breeding operations; observing and reporting any visible signs of ticks or parasites on animals to supervisor; helping to restrain and secure animals while experienced workers provide medical treatment; helping to restrain and secure animals while experienced ranch workers administer vaccinations; assisting with the movement and separation of animals during weaning procedures under the direction of the supervisor; observing and
providing support tasks as directed during calving operations; helping with the branding of livestock for
identification purposes by restraining animals and assisting experienced workers; assisting with hay
production activities, including mowing, drying, baling and storing hay in preparation for winter feed; and
performing other general ranch duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements:
Ability to obtain a driver's license
Experience requirement: 1 month
Lifting requirement: 60 lbs.
Education requirement: none
The work schedule is from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a 15-minute break from 9:00 am to 9:15 am, a lunch break from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, and a 15-minute break from 3:00 pm to 3:15 pm. On Saturdays, the schedule is from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, with only a 15-minute morning break from 9:00 am to 9:15 am.