Ranch Technician

Turner Enterprises Inc.•Gordon, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Turner Ranches [https://www.tedturner.com/turner-ranches/], we’re dedicated to regenerative ranching and conservation, and we’re looking for talented, like-minded individuals to be a part of our growing team. Fawn Lake Ranch, a pristine, 63,792-acre ranch located in the Nebraska Sandhills, is seeking an energetic Ranch Technician who is passionate about stewarding and advancing this wild, working landscape. This will include implementing practices like low-stress livestock handling, innovative grazing practices and infrastructure development. Learn more about Fawn Lake Ranch [https://www.tedturner.com/turner-ranches/turner-ranch-map/fawn-lake-nebraska/]. JOB PURPOSE As a Ranch Technician, your primary duties will be grazing management, animal movement and processing, and infrastructure development and maintenance. You will assist in managing livestock using adaptive grazing practices. The ability and skills to use ATVs/UTVs to perform ranch work, including moving animals, is required.

Requirements

Experience in livestock production agriculture, 1-2 years.
Experience in a manual labor field, 1-2 years, that included long hours, exposure to the elements, working with your hands and required mechanical aptitude.
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Basic computer skills, including preparation of reports and spreadsheets
This position requires the operation of vehicles, and you need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider
You will need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law

Nice To Haves

Experience in low-stress animal handling
Experience with adaptive multi-paddock grazing using temporary electric fence
Experience operating heavy equipment

Responsibilities

Moving/Handling animals in the pasture and corrals using low stress techniques on foot, ATV or UTV. Tools also include temporary electric fence and grazing apps
Animal Husbandry to include assisting in the preparation of pastures (fences, water systems, forage inventory), feeding (hay, cake, salt, and mineral) and vaccinating livestock
Safely operating and maintaining farm, construction and shop equipment
Developing and maintaining corrals, ranch buildings, fencing, water and other ranch infrastructure
Embrace a safety-minded culture to include safe operation of vehicles, equipment, and ATVs/UTVs
Handling reporting on grazing, feed, fuel and maintenance logs, projects and conservation efforts
All other duties as assigned