Cowboy

AgReserves, Inc.; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Company Housing

Company Cell Phone

Tack & Tool Allowance

Personal Horse Incentives

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Trail Creek Land & Livestock in Montana is seeking an experienced Cowboy to join our local ranch team. The Cowboy supports cattle operations by helping maintain animal health, ranch infrastructure, and resources, with hands-on work around cattle, equipment, and pasture.

Safety, cost control, and teamwork are emphasized in daily duties. You'll monitor water, fencing, and forage; manage cattle health and nutrition programs; and participate in budgeting, grazing strategies, and inventory reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Animal Science preferred.
• At least 2 years in the cattle industry.
• Proficient in saddling, riding horses, and handling cattle.
• Able to perform standard animal care tasks as trained.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid in-state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain water sources, fencing, and forage to support cattle performance.
• Meet targeted performance outcomes across livestock development stages.
• Operate within budget and suggest cost-saving ideas.
• Assist in resource planning and implement annual grazing strategies.
• Independently manage cattle health and nutrition programs.
• Maintain and repair ranch infrastructure such as fences, corrals, and equipment.
• Ensure accurate cattle inventory and timely reporting.
• Foster relationships with coworkers, leaseholders, and ranch stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Horse handling

Cattle handling

Farm equipment operation

Animal health knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field (preferred)

Tools

Tractors with implements

Job description

Trail Creek Land & Livestock is now hiring experienced Cowboys to join our local ranch team!

Summary:

The Cowboy supports cattle operations by helping maintain animal health, ranch infrastructure, and resources. This role involves hands‑on work with cattle, equipment, and pasture, with a focus on safety, cost control, and teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain water sources, fencing, and forage availability to support cattle performance goals.
• Meet targeted performance outcomes across all stages of livestock development.
• Operate within budget guidelines and suggest cost‑saving ideas.
• Assist in resource planning and implement annual grazing strategies.
• Independently manage cattle health and nutrition programs.
• Maintain and repair ranch infrastructure, including fences, corrals, and equipment.
• Ensure accurate cattle inventory and timely reporting.
• Foster strong relationships with coworkers, leaseholders, and ranch stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or a related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in the cattle industry.
• Proficient in saddling, riding horses, and handling cattle.
• Skilled in operating farm equipment, including tractors with implements.
• Able to or willing to learn to perform standard animal care tasks (castration, euthanasia, vaccination, dehorning, ear tagging, ear notching, branding, and blood sampling).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid in‑state driver’s license.

Working conditions:

* The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move materials, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Push, pull, and drag up to 200 pounds.
• Perform work that involves standing, squatting, sitting, walking, leaning, bending, and riding for 8-12 hours per day, including time in both field and office environments.
• Frequently engage in physical activities such as reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, pushing, and pulling, particularly during animal handling and equipment operation or maintenance.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to safely handle livestock, tools, ropes, restraints, and equipment.
• Frequently grasp, hold, and manipulate tools and animal handling equipment.
• Effectively communicate in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings, in person, by phone, and using electronic devices as required.
• Be able to see and hear well enough to monitor livestock condition, identify signs of illness or distress, and respond to safety warnings and environmental hazards.
• Assist with and/or perform routine animal husbandry procedures, following established protocols and training, which may include vaccinations, ear tagging, branding, dehorning, castration, blood sampling, and euthanasia.

* The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.

• Work is performed in outdoor environments with regular exposure to varying weather conditions, seasonal changes, and fluctuating temperatures, as well as work during different times of day and night.
• Routine use of standard office equipment and electronic systems, including computers, phones, and other devices for communication, planning, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Regular exposure to dust, animal dander, manure, and other agricultural environmental elements.
• Noise levels may range from moderate to loud, depending on livestock activity, equipment operation, and job tasks being performed.
• Frequent interaction with large animals and potentially hazardous machinery and equipment, requiring constant attention to safety practices and procedures.
• Work schedules may vary based on operational needs and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

Benefits:

• AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K).
• Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes.
• All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit‑sharing bonus.

For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.

Additional Benefits may also include:

• Company Vehicle
• Company Housing
• Company Cell Phone
• Tack & Tool Allowance
• Personal Horse Incentives
• Relocation Assistance