Ranch Bison & Water Systems Technician

Jobtailor; Raton (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Mexico seeks a practical Ranch Worker to maintain water systems, assist with the bison herd, and operate ranch equipment. You will perform checks, testing, repairs, and development of water systems; move and handle bison using low-stress methods; and maintain grazing and range health records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of related experience, experience with heavy equipment/ATVs, basic computer skills for reporting, and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least three years of related experience and/or training.
• Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs/UTVs.
• Basic computer skills, including reports and spreadsheets.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Checking, testing, repairing, and developing water systems such as windmills, solar wells, wildlife guzzlers, storage systems, and tanks from pipelines.
• Working with the Castle Rock bison herd as part of the ranch’s Bison Department.
• Moving/Handling bison using low stress techniques.
• Maintaining records of grazing activity, range health, feeding and feed inventories.
• Participating in bison handling, including herd movements, tagging, and vaccination.
• Operating a variety of ranch equipment safely.

Skills

Livestock Care

Low-Stress Animal Handling

Heavy Equipment Operation

Basic Computer Skills

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ATVs

UTVs

Ranch Equipment

Job description

Jobtailor in New Mexico seeks a practical Ranch Worker to maintain water systems, assist with the bison herd, and operate ranch equipment. You will perform checks, testing, repairs, and development of water systems; move and handle bison using low-stress methods; and maintain grazing and range health records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of related experience, experience with heavy equipment/ATVs, basic computer skills for reporting, and a valid