Ranch Equipment & Fencing Operator

Simplot • Paisley, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the maintenance, repair, and remodeling of residential and commercial facilities within a large ranching operation. Responsibilities include assisting with building construction, plumbing, electrical work, and a variety of general maintenance tasks. The role also involves operating heavy equipment and related implements to complete a wide range of construction, ranch, and farming projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, repair, and heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to assist supervisors with project planning, including researching materials and developing practical job solutions.
• Capable of multitasking, problem‑solving, and communicating clearly in a fast‑paced ranching environment.
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Capable of writing routine reports and general correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Able to compute ratios, percentages, and other basic calculations as needed.
• Ability to apply practical, common‑sense understanding to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Regularly required to use hands to handle and manipulate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

• Working understanding of stock water systems is preferred.
• An Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school is preferred.
• A comparable combination of education and hands‑on experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on company property, buildings, and facilities, including planning, troubleshooting, and general upkeep.
• Construct and maintain ranch fencing, including barbed‑wire fences, wooden corrals, and pipe fences.
• Assist with winter cattle feeding, which may involve operating machinery to load and distribute hay, feeding hay by hand, and transporting hay to various ranch locations. Maintain accurate records of hay usage, including location, type, date, and amount fed.
• Maintain and develop livestock water systems by repairing pipeline breaks, replacing spring boxes, and developing new water sources on the range. Ensure preventive maintenance is scheduled and completed.
• Analyze projects to determine material needs and develop timelines for completion.
• Operate heavy equipment—such as water trucks, cement trucks, backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, and graders—to complete maintenance and construction tasks.
• Use basic welding skills to repair or construct corrals and related structures.
• Perform light equipment maintenance, including fueling, checking fluid levels, and coordinating timely servicing with mechanics.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED