Ranch Hand Intern
Job Description: Ranch Hand Intern
Reports to: Ranch Manager/Owner
Position Type: Full Time -Hourly (Spring/Summer only)
Company Overview:
The Bear Valley 96 Ranch is a 500 cow/calf operation located in the beautiful and historic Bear Valley of eastern Oregon adjacent to the Mahler National Forest. It operates on 15,000 acres of meadow, forest and rangeland. The ranch is under new ownership & management as of 2019 and is working to grow and develop the ranch and its employees. The ranch and its associates are committed to:
- Establishing and operating an efficient and effective cow/calf operation
- Improving soil and forage to increase the land’s carrying capacity
- Building a world class infrastructure to support operations
Position Overview:
The Bear Valley 96 Ranch is searching for a ranch hand intern to be part of a small and dedicated team supporting a large cow/calf operation. General responsibilities will revolve around tending to livestock, flood irrigation, tractor work, soil and forage management, maintaining & building fences, putting up hay, and improving the ranch infrastructure. This is not a cowboy position; however riding may be required to move cattle. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of ranch experience. They must be a self-starter that loves to do a variety of jobs and finds joy in getting things accomplished. This is a great opportunity to have a true adventure this summer.
Responsibilities:
Tend to cattle as needed (brand, vaccinate, doctor, tag, etc.)
Feed and water cattle and horses
Repair, maintain and clean equipment and buildings
Irrigate (flood) pastures
Maintain strong fences
Build new fences (wire and pipe & cable)
Support rotational grazing (move cattle and fences)
Support calving activities
Tractor work (drag meadows)
Actively implement weed control
Maintain, improve, and establish water developments
Complete needed construction projects (buildings, roads, ditches, etc.)
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED certificate
Must be able to work up to a 12 hour day and lift 80 lbs
Must be willing to work rain, snow, or shine
1+ years of agriculture related experience
Posse a valid driver’s license
Commitment to maintaining a drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free workplace/ranch
Desired:
Attending school in an agriculture related discipline
2+ years of ranch experience
CDL or farm endorsement
Experienced mechanic & welder
Experienced operating heavy equipment
Experienced rider and roper
Compensation:
Competitive pay based on experience
Housing provided (electricity, water, sewer, internet)
Work Hours:
Work hours vary to ensure all tasks are completed, however normal hours are Mon-Fri 7-6 (Sat 7-noon) (off Sun)
Calving season: extended hours and additional days to regularly check on cattle
Haying season: also work ½ day on Sunday
Position is located at 55973 Scotty Creek Ln Seneca, Oregon 97873