Ranch Operator — Livestock Care & Irrigation Lead

Boone County Development Agency; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone County Development Agency seeks a hands-on livestock technician to support cow-calf operations, monitor herd health, and assist with calving. You will operate irrigation systems, perform preventive maintenance, and help with seasonal pasture management while complying with safety and animal welfare standards.

Candidate should have 2–3 years of livestock management experience, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to work in variable weather and early mornings or extended hours during

Qualifications

• 2–3 years hands-on cow-calf production or livestock management.
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems (center pivots preferred).
• Basic mechanical aptitude with tractors, skid steers, and handling equipment.
• Strong observation skills for livestock illness or calving distress.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily cow-calf herd care and calving support according to protocols.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems and related equipment.
• Adhere to safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards.
• Coordinate with herd managers and leadership on livestock and equipment status.

Skills

Livestock management

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Observation skills

Tools

Center pivots

Tractors

Skid steers

Livestock handling equipment

Job description

Boone County Development Agency seeks a hands-on livestock technician to support cow-calf operations, monitor herd health, and assist with calving. You will operate irrigation systems, perform preventive maintenance, and help with seasonal pasture management while complying with safety and animal welfare standards.

Candidate should have 2–3 years of livestock management experience, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to work in variable weather and early mornings or extended hours during