Dairy & Ranch Operator — Outdoor Farm Life

Ballerina Farm; Kamas (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits including medical,  d​

Health benefits including medical,  d​

Job summary

Ballerina Farm in Kamas, Utah, is seeking a Dairy & Ranch Hand to support daily farm, dairy, and agricultural operations. This is a physically active role working outdoors, caring for animals, operating equipment, and helping with day-to-day tasks essential to a functioning farm.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on farm life, can work independently, and is reliable as part of a small team. Prior dairy-related experience and manure management are preferred. This position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience feeding and caring for dairy cows highly is preferred.
• Previous experience with manure management and compost operations is highly preferred.
• Previous farm, ranch, dairy, livestock, or agricultural experience strongly preferred.
• Experience safely operating tractors, loaders, mowers, or other agricultural equipment.
• Basic understanding of animal care and livestock handling.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the farm.
• Strong attention to safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment operation.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Feed and care for dairy cows according to established feeding schedules and animal-care standards.
• Assist with daily livestock care, including monitoring animals, maintaining clean environments, and communicating concerns.
• Manage manure collection, handling, movement, and composting operations.
• Monitor and maintain compost areas to support proper decomposition, organization, and efficient use of farm resources.
• Operate tractors, loaders, mowers, irrigation equipment, and other farm machinery safely.
• Perform routine equipment checks and communicate maintenance or repair needs.
• Assist with irrigation systems, including setting up, monitoring, moving, and maintaining irrigation equipment.
• Support general farm and ranch maintenance, including fencing, gates, animal areas, grounds, and other infrastructure.
• Assist with seasonal agricultural work and changing farm priorities as needed.
• Help maintain the farmstand, including stocking, cleaning, organizing, and preparing the space for customers.
• Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and organizing feed, supplies, equipment, and other materials.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas across the farm and dairy.
• Work closely with farm leadership and other team members to ensure daily priorities are completed efficiently.
• Respond appropriately to changing weather, animal, equipment, and operational needs.
• Perform other farm and ranch duties as assigned.

Skills

Dairy cow care

Manure management

Livestock handling

Operating farm equipment

Independent work

Safety and cleanliness

Team collaboration

Tools

Tractor operation

Loader operation

Mower operation

Irrigation equipment

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Ballerina Farm in Kamas, Utah, is seeking a Dairy & Ranch Hand to support daily farm, dairy, and agricultural operations. This is a physically active role working outdoors, caring for animals, operating equipment, and helping with day-to-day tasks essential to a functioning farm.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on farm life, can work independently, and is reliable as part of a small team. Prior dairy-related experience and manure management are preferred. This position is full-time.