Ranch Hand: Livestock Care & Pasture Maintenance

Lykes Bros. Inc.; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Lykes Ranch in Okeechobee, Florida is seeking a Ranch Hand to support cattle management and ranch operations. The role works under the Cattle Manager and Cattle Supervisor to perform essential livestock tasks and daily ranch duties outdoors.

The position emphasizes safe SOP adherence, experience with cattle, and the ability to operate tractors and related equipment in varying weather conditions. Excellent physical fitness is required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with insurability.
• Experience riding and working cattle is preferred.
• Experience with tractors and four-wheel drive vehicles with manual transmissions.
• Trailer towing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with livestock movements, counting, and sorting.
• Vaccinating, tagging, branding, castration, and related tasks.
• Maintain fence lines; establish pens, gates, and barns.
• Assist in farm equipment operations and pasture activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communications

Attention to detail

Able to follow directions

Knowledge of agricultural and wildlife

Education

College/vocational education in agriculture and animal science

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Experience with tractors

Four-wheel drive vehicles (manual)

Trailer towing

Job description

Lykes Ranch in Okeechobee, Florida is seeking a Ranch Hand to support cattle management and ranch operations. The role works under the Cattle Manager and Cattle Supervisor to perform essential livestock tasks and daily ranch duties outdoors.

The position emphasizes safe SOP adherence, experience with cattle, and the ability to operate tractors and related equipment in varying weather conditions. Excellent physical fitness is required.