General Ranch Worker needed at Cattle Ranch on Colorado/Wyoming border

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Focus Ranch

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Location
Slater, CO
Job Type
Full Time, Year round
Salary
DOE
Date Posted
August 22, 2024
Housing Offered
Yes
Experience
2-5 yrs

Focus Ranch is historically a working cattle / guest ranch but is currently only operating as a yearling cattle ranch. We are located on the Colorado/Wyoming border with land in both states. Steamboat Springs is 50 miles from our location. The yearling cattle (approx. 1,200 head) are primarily run on both private and forest permit land (Medicine Bow National Forest)in Wyoming. We also run a small number of cow/calf pairs. The Little Snake River flows through the property for approximately 3 miles and is world class trout stream. To learn more about us, visit our website: https://www.focusranch.com

We are looking for a person with ranch experience and skills that are needed in the everyday operation of a ranch. As the seasons change, so do the jobs. Operation of tractors, horseback riding and herding cattle, facility maintenance, fencing, irrigation, cooking, cleaning, snow removal with shovel or blower, feeding horses and cows are a few examples of the variety of duties at different times of the year. There is a crew of about 5-6 from spring into fall and during the late fall and winter, only this general ranch person along with the owners who live here full time.

This position includes housing provided onsite and meals. Other perks include high speed internet, laundry facilities and satellite tv.

Days off: 1 and 1/2 per week during the cold months and typically 1 day during the peak cattle season.

Vacation time and holidays negotiable.

No housing available for families.

No pets allowed.

Position: Flexible starting date of September, 2024 to January 1st, 2025

Requirements:

  • Able to work independently or with a team.
  • Must be 21 yrs of age or older
  • Valid Drivers License.
  • Able to move / lift / maneuver up to 50 lbs.

In summary, we are looking for an individual wanting a ranch life and who has the necessary skills to perform the daily duties as the seasons change. Must work well with others, be physically able to perform the job and able to live in a somewhat remote setting. Towns are from 30 to 50 miles away. Must have your own vehicle (4wd recommended). Must have reliable work references. Important to have familiarity with living in a snowy environment. Must be comfortable working independently for part of the year.

TO APPLY:

To Apply: Complete application on website: https://www.focusranch.com/employment/

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fill out application here & email to us: https://www.ranchwork.com/wp-content/uploads/Focus-Ranch-Employee-Application.pdf

No interviews will be done over the phone without an application as we cannot answer or ask questions without having your information on hand.

Focus Ranch - Cattle Drive

Focus Ranch CO WY

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