Ranch Hand/Manager

Ranch Hand/Manager

Ranch Hand/Manager Description:

A well-established, family-owned ranch in North Dakota currently in need of an experienced person for a Ranch Hand/Manager role. This person will start out as a Ranch Hand and as they prove their ability they will likely move into more of a management position allowing the Owners to focus their time and attention away from the day-to-day operations of the ranch. Their is also a succession plan with potential opportunity for the right person to become a part of the operation. 

Company details:

• Cow/Calf operation consisting of 250-300 head of cattle
  • Calving around 60-head annually
• 5k-6k acre ranch used for grazing and hay production
  • Produce around 1,000 round bales annually
• Spring-fed water system - no tanks
• Candidates are welcome to bring their own horses with feed provided and access to prairie pasture
• Competitive pay DOE with a 3,000 sq ft house and pickup provided

Ranch Hand/Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day care of the cattle and hay production
• Monitor herd health and nutrition while working with their consulting Vet and Nutritionist
• Work cattle on horseback
• Sort, move, and work cattle throughout the year
• Spring calf movement and fall weaning
• Manage the grazing rotation program and hay production/feeding
• Maintain and monitor the spring-fed water system
• Assist with breeding, vaccinations, treatments, and routine herd health
• Maintain fences, facilities, and overall ranch infrastructure
• Operate and maintain ranch equipment (ex. ATVs, 4-wheelers, and pickups)
• Work closely with ownership

Ranch Hand/Manager Requirements:

• Strong horseback skills working cattle
• 3+ years of hands-on cattle/ranching experience on a cow/calf operation who understands how to run and manage a herd
  • Must be comfortable making decisions
• Keen eye for cattle health
• Solid maintenance knowledge and skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of the day-to-day operations as if it were your own ranch

Please submit a current resume for consideration. Only those qualified candidates with a provided resume will be contacted. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.