Ranch Hand

Wilks Brothers, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage

401K + Company Match

Life Insurance + Long Term Disability—

Job summary

Wilks Brothers is seeking a reliable Ranch Hand to support daily ranch operations near Cottonwood, ID. This on-site position is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work, have cattle experience, and take pride in land, livestock, and equipment upkeep.

The role offers long-term growth with potential advancement to a Ranch Manager role based on performance. Board and lodging for horses is provided along with onsite accommodations and vehicle use.

Qualifications

• Previous ranching, farming, or cattle experience strongly preferred.
• Able to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
• Willing to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for livestock, focusing on cattle health, feeding, and watering.
• Perform routine cattle work such as gathering, moving, sorting, branding, and medicating.
• Assist with herd management including seasonal calving activities.
• Maintain fences, gates, corrals, barns, and other infrastructure.
• Operate ranch vehicles and equipment safely.
• Observe and report signs of injury, illness, or distress in livestock.
• General ranch upkeep including grounds and facility cleaning.
• Follow all ranch safety protocols and procedures.

Skills

Ranching experience

Physical fitness

Livestock handling

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Company Information: Wilks Ranch Texas, Ltd. is a top-of-the-line cattle operation boasting continued success as both commercial and registered AAA producers. Wilks Ranch has made a name for themselves based on their unmatched cattle performance and pristine genetics. Wilks Ranch is proud to look one step further and keep the end product in mind by constantly working towards producing a superior product that will result in increased production, higher quality performance, and overall improved customer satisfaction for our consumers and fellow ranchers.

This position will be on site at our facility located near Cottonwood, ID.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
• 401K + Company Match
• Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
• Life Assistance Resources
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site accommodations and work vehicles provided

Position Summary: We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Ranch Hand to support the daily operations of our ranch. This role involves hands-on “cowboy work” and is ideal for individuals—or a husband-and-wife team—who enjoy working outdoors, are experienced with cattle, and take pride in maintaining land, livestock, and equipment. This position offers the opportunity for long-term growth, with potential to transition into a Ranch Manager role based on performance and leadership capability.

• Provide daily care for livestock, with a primary focus on cattle, including feeding, watering, and monitoring overall health
• Perform routine cattle work such as gathering, moving, sorting, branding, and medicating livestock
• Assist with herd management activities, including seasonal work such as calving
• Maintain and repair fences, gates, corrals, barns, and other ranch infrastructure
• Operate ranch vehicles and equipment (e.g., trucks, tractors, ATVs) safely and efficiently
• Observe and report signs of injury, illness, or distress in livestock
• Perform general ranch upkeep, including grounds maintenance, facility repairs, and cleaning as needed
• Follow all ranch safety protocols and operational procedures

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Previous ranching, farming, or cattle experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions
• Working knowledge of livestock handling and basic animal health practices
• Experience operating ranch equipment and performing basic mechanical tasks is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Candidates must provide their own horse(s); however, the ranch will provide boarding accommodations and cover routine upkeep costs for the horses

Working Conditions:

• Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, pull, push, climb, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
• The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Prolonged periods of sitting on a tractor or front end loader.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
• Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, breathing protection, and hard hats when needed.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.=Must be able to move and lift to 40-pound wooden skid or pallet.
• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

#LI-HU1 #LI-ONSITE #WILKSBROTHERS

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Wilks Brothers and affiliated companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Recruitment agencies or recruitment services may contact [e-mail] for more information.

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