Ranch Technician

Turner Enterprises Inc. • Gordon, NE

8d • 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/].

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 livestock care and low-stress animal handling
• Experience with adaptive multi-paddock grazing using temporary electric fence
• Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs/UTVs

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.

Benefits

• The Company offers full time employees an elite benefits package, including medical dental and vision insurance, basic life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees