Ranch Hand, Yearling Operation

Ranch Hand, Yearling Operation

Full Time

Hyannis, Nebraska

$4,000/month + Housing

Overview

A well established, family run 1,000 head cattle operation in the Nebraska Sandhills is hiring a Ranch Hand to take ownership of its yearlings. The operation is cow/calf, but this role is focused on yearlings from weaning through turnout. It is based at its own ranch location, and you will support the cow/calf side during calving, branding, and other busy times. This role allows for a lot of independence but is not a management position. It is a great fit for someone who takes pride in their cattle, can run a daily routine without being told, and wants a long term home with a family that values good help.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Run your own program at a separate ranch location, with the trust to handle daily work on your own


• A crew to lean on during calving, branding, and big work days, so you are never on an island when it matters


• Pay on the higher end for the area, plus housing, beef, and workman’s comp


• A nice, family friendly home the owners built and lived in themselves


• Spouse and kids welcome to be involved, and horses welcome


• Good facilities, with pens for processing and doctoring and table branding


• Flexible time off outside of peak seasons


• A multi generation family operation looking for someone to stay long term

Responsibilities

• Care for calves and yearlings from weaning through turnout, including daily health checks and treatment


• Feed cattle using a pickup with a Welker caker and a bale processor


• Keep feeding consistent and watch yearling performance closely


• Monitor cattle health in both pasture and lot settings and doctor as needed


• Care for fall heifers and bulls, including feeding and monitoring


• Move cattle between locations by horseback, ATV, or truck and trailer


• Sort, ship, and prepare yearlings for sale


• Support the cow/calf operation during calving season, preg checking, and branding


• Build and repair fence and handle general ranch maintenance


• Run and maintain feeding equipment, tractors, and hay equipment


• Help with hay production including mowing, raking, baling, and moving bales


• Check windmills, water, mineral, and salt


• Spot what needs done and get it done without being asked

Qualifications

• Prior ranch experience required


• Strong eye for cattle health and the ability to catch issues early


• Able to work independently and stay accountable without supervision


• Experience feeding cattle and running basic ranch equipment


• Able to operate truck and trailer


• Basic equipment maintenance skills


• Honest, dependable, and does what they say they will do


• Strong work ethic with attention to detail


• Willing to work within a multi generation family operation

Compensation and Benefits

• $4,000/month


• Housing provided (nice, family friendly home)


• Beef provided


• Workman’s comp covered


• Horses welcome


• Spouse and kids welcome to be involved


• Flexible time off outside of peak seasons


• Long term, stable opportunity