Ranch Operations Specialist – Livestock & Field Care

University of Idaho; Boise (ID); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Idaho in Salmon, Idaho seeks a Ranch Production Assistant for full‑year ranch operations, livestock care, forage production, irrigation, fencing, and related tasks. The role supports research activities and requires reliable operation of agricultural equipment.

Ideal candidates have at least three years in agriculture, a valid driver’s license, and experience with tractors and field equipment. Knowledge of record keeping and communication with ranch staff is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Three years’ experience working in agriculture.
• Experience treating minor cattle health issues in pastures.
• Experience operating tractors and basic farm equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive university vehicles.

Aufgaben

• Monitor livestock and assist with feeding, health checks, treatments, calving, breeding, pasture rotation, watering, and cattle movement
• Build and maintain fencing, livestock enclosures, and other ranch infrastructure
• Perform forage production activities including field preparation, planting, fertilizing, spraying, mowing, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, storing, and delivering crops and forages
• Assist with the establishment, maintenance, and harvest of field research plots and support cattle-related research activities
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on tractors, loaders, irrigation systems, and other agricultural equipment
• Maintain accurate livestock, crop, irrigation, equipment, and operational records and complete required reports, timesheets, email, and training
• Other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Agriculture experience

Livestock handling

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Welding

Cattle rope

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

University of Idaho in Salmon, Idaho seeks a Ranch Production Assistant for full‑year ranch operations, livestock care, forage production, irrigation, fencing, and related tasks. The role supports research activities and requires reliable operation of agricultural equipment.

Ideal candidates have at least three years in agriculture, a valid driver’s license, and experience with tractors and field equipment. Knowledge of record keeping and communication with ranch staff is essential.