Ranch Technician - Bison Management & Grazing Ops (Housing Included)

Turner Enterprises Inc.; Mullen (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-ranch housing

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Turner Ranches is seeking a Ranch Technician for Spikebox, a 142,000-acre bison ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills. This highly remote position on the north unit requires independence and strong stockmanship.

You will manage bison, implement adaptive grazing, build and repair fences, maintain water systems, operate ATVs/UTVs, and prepare monthly grazing reports while contributing to long-term ecological and production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling preferred.
• Experience safely operating heavy equipment, ATVs, and UTVs.
• Basic computer skills including reports and spreadsheets.
• Must have/obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of employment.
• Must provide identity and employment authorization in three days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Move and handle bison using low-stress livestock handling techniques and ATVs/UTVs.
• Assist with adaptive grazing operations, including fencing, pasture setup, water prep, and herd movement.
• Monitor range conditions and assist with grazing planning and implementation.
• Prepare monthly reports related to grazing, range conditions, and ranch operations.
• Operate and perform basic repairs on ranch equipment and machinery.
• Construct, repair, and maintain fences, corrals, water systems, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Maintain water systems including windmills, solar units, pipelines, and stock tanks.
• Safely operate shop tools and equipment (welders, plasma cutters, cutting torches).
• Assist with wildfire monitoring and prescribed burns when needed.
• Administer livestock vaccinations and assist with herd health activities.
• Participate in ranch safety programs and follow SOPs for vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Ownership

Leadership

Stockmanship

Initiative

Humility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

ATVs/UTVs operation

Heavy equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Job description

Turner Ranches is seeking a Ranch Technician for Spikebox, a 142,000-acre bison ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills. This highly remote position on the north unit requires independence and strong stockmanship.

You will manage bison, implement adaptive grazing, build and repair fences, maintain water systems, operate ATVs/UTVs, and prepare monthly grazing reports while contributing to long-term ecological and production goals.