Private
Eastern Idaho cattle ranch and haying operation
We have an opening for a full time, long-term cattleman/farmer on our eastern Idaho family ranch to fill a diversified role.
Candidates would preferably have a minimum of at least two years of experience in all aspects of farming and ranching, but for the right person we are willing to help train if we see long term potential in someone who has a serious passion for growing things. We need an individual who considers the well-being of the livestock, understands and is willing to work with the land in a way that promotes soil health and is a problem solver. We are looking for an individual that is self-motivated and passionate about agriculture, that has the desire to grow with our program and be a leader. Mechanic abilities are a greatly appreciated qualification.
Candidates must be willing to perform all duties of a working ranch. Duties include haying, farming, irrigating and winter feeding with equipment, riding in the high country in the spring, summer and fall months moving cattle and gathering, and overall herd health and management throughout the year. Housing is provided as well as a vehicle for work use.
Salmon, Idaho is one of the prettiest places and a small agricultural community, high mountain ranges surround the area and it is isolated by the largest contiguous roadless wilderness area in the lower 48. If you, or your significant other needs a Target run every week, this isn’t your place. However, the ranch is quite close to the small town where you can get just about everything a guy needs. We are looking for someone that wants a long-term position and can work closely with us on several different places but also be able to be independent and not need a daily or weekly “to-do” list. We are not a corporate ranch. We live here, work with you, and this includes our kids, and we are a family operation.
Wage is DOE. Monthly salary and housing to start, with a possibility of cattle ownership program are in place for additional compensation based on trigger points that show both parties that this is a good fit and a long-term choice for everyone.
Primary duties would include:
Job Duties:
- Swath, bale and stack hay – round bales
- Flood irrigate
- Some management of other irrigators but potentially some handline, wheel line and pivot irrigation duties for parts of the year
- Herd cattle on state and federal lands, and irrigated meadow pastures – rotational grazing experience is greatly appreciated for inside grass
- Manage riparian areas in grazing allotments
- Repair, build fences, water troughs, etc.
- Feed cattle, maintenance of overall herd health
- Assist with branding, vaccinations, tagging and doctoring of cows and calves and hauling with a semi and/or stock trailers
- Check and assist cows and heifers when calving (may be asked to work nights)
- Maintain equipment and repair equipment including daily use vehicles and farming equipment
- Other duties as required
Minimum qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pull stock trailer
- Ability to ride a dirt bike – there are zero four wheelers or side by sides on this ranch
- Experience running large farm equipment and maintain while using: e.g. attach balers to tractors, load netwrap, deal with error codes while baling, keep shit from catching on fire.
- Ability to lift 80-100 pounds
- Experience moving cattle horseback in all types of terrain
- Experience in calving and doctoring cattle
- Experience in irrigating: flood, wheel lines, pivots, hand line
- Problem solving skills
- The ability to work independently and with others
Desired qualifications:
- Experience running swather, rake, baler, backhoe and other equipment
- Strong Mechanic ability
- Agriculture background and love of growing things – passion for the industry and lifestyle
- Ability to work alone and stay on task
- CDL
- Welding & Fabrication skills
- Confidence to figure things out even if you don’t have the answer
- Interest and/or experience in marketing and knowledge of the meat business
- Long term desire to be in this industry and this valley
TO APPLY:
Applicants who fit the above description only, please. Please email a resume with a cover letter ( I know some of you don’t love the computer, I don’t either – but this is the way we get to know who you are ) detailing your qualifications and a minimum of 3 contacts for reference checks and at least one reference letter.
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