General Ranch Worker

H2ajobs; Meeker (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals not provided but amenities

Transportation provided

Cell phone provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Colorado Meeker seeks a general ranch worker for a one-time temporary contract from 11/2/2026 to 9/1/2027. The role covers feeding and watering stock, moving cattle and goats, and maintaining fences, corrals, and buildings, with calving and vaccination duties.

Requirements include 3 months of ranch experience, one reference, ability to lift 75 pounds, and willingness to ride horses/ATV for livestock movement. Housing and transportation are provided, and tools/equipment are supplied.

Qualifications

• 3 months minimum ranch experience
• One reference from previous employer
• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Willingness to ride horses/ATV for livestock movement

Responsibilities

• Attend to livestock feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters calving, maintaining cattle and goat herd health
• Repair and clean corrals
• Wean calves and kids, vaccinate and perform pregnancy checks
• Move livestock to pasture for grazing
• Assist with castration of livestock and identification marking
• Maintain fences, corrals, cabins, buildings and range improvements
• Maintain livestock equipment and ensure safe practices
• Clean stalls and sheds using disinfectants and tools
• Assist with the shipping of cows and calves

Skills

Ranch work

Livestock handling

Cattle care

Horse riding

ATV operation

Fence repair

Irrigation knowledge

Job description

One temporary position opening for a one time temporary contract from 11/2/2026-9/1/2027. A signed contract may be required. Work 48 hours per week depending on weather and work load. Three Quarter time guaranteed. Work tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to the worker. Transportation & subsistence expenses to worksite provided by employer or paid by employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Must be able to ride horses and/or ATV in order to move the livestock safely. Must have 3 months experience and provide (1) reference from previous employer with knowledge of applicants skills. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Attend to livestock feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters calving, maintaining cattle and goat herd health. Repair & cleans corrals. Wean calves and kids, vaccinations and pregnancy check cows. Moves livestock to pasture for grazing. Assist with castration of livestock, and identification marking. Maintain all fences, corrals, cabins, buildings, range improvements, and livestock equipment used for proper cattle management. Cleans livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels. Must have knowledge of repairing of fence, irrigation knowledge and management, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock. Light Mechanical skills preferred. Maintain ranch buildings. Maintain equipment in a working condition and observe safe practices. Assist with the shipping of cows and calves. Longer hours (night shifts during calving) and more days (up to 7 days per week) may be required when feeding cows supplemental rations, calving season, irrigation and haying season. Workers must be willing and able to perform all duties according to the employers requirements during the contract period. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climatic conditions. All materials and tools will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will provide, at no cost to the worker, utensils, utilities and facilities for use in preparing their own meals. Employer will not provide food. Opportunity and transportation will be provided to the worker at no cost to the worker, in order for he/she may purchase their food and other personal necessities. The employer will provide transportation to town for personal errands at least once per week for non-range workers.

Transport: The employer will advance transportation and subsistence costs from place of recruitment to place of work to both U.S. and H2A workers being recruited and extend the same benefit to workers in corresponding employment, consistent with 20 CFR 655.122(h). The mode of inbound/outbound transportation will be determined by and agreed upon by both the employer and worker for the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved.

Experience wanted: 3 months

The employer will provide workers compensation coverage for injury and disease arising out of and in the course of the workers employment and no cost to the worker and will be in effect not later than the beginning date of this job order.

The employer will provide at no cost to the worker, a cell phone as an effective means of communicating with persons capable of responding to the workers need in case of an emergency. This device may be used for emergency or business use only.

This may be substituted for other means if the conditions warrant. Worker will be directed and controlled by the ranch operator and/or designated foreman. However, workers are often required to work alone for long periods without supervision and to perform the required work reliably and properly. Three months prior experience as a general ranch worker and one satisfactory reference is required.