Tee Cross Assistant Ranch Manager - Flying Diamond Ranch

Tri-State Livestock News; Ellicott (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

PTO

Job summary

Flying Diamond seeks an Assistant Ranch Manager to operate a cow/calf and yearling program on Tee Cross Ranch, a 40k acre operation south of Ellicott, CO.

Under the Colorado Springs Division Manager, you will handle daily cattle and water checks, infrastructure and equipment maintenance, cattle feeding and health monitoring, and all related record-keeping. Housing is provided on the ranch.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on scaled cattle operations.
• Experienced in cattle handling, fencing and water infrastructure, equipment maintenance.
• Hard-working, reliable, and teachable.
• Demonstrates alignment with the ranch's core values: Striving, Accountability, Fundamentals and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate a cow/calf and yearling program on Tee Cross Ranch.
• Perform daily cattle and water checks.
• Maintain and repair fences, corrals, water infrastructure, and ranch buildings.
• Perform equipment maintenance and routine upkeep.
• Oversee cattle feeding, health monitoring and record-keeping, including cattle processing days.

Skills

Cattle handling

Fencing

Water infrastructure

Equipment maintenance

Hard-working

Job description

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Flying Diamond is a fifth-generation, commercial cattle operation that manages 250k+ acres,primarily in Eastern Colorado. The ranch employs holistic management and planned grazing tooptimize operations. Flying Diamond runs ~5k bred cows and retains calves as yearlings.

Position OverviewThe Tee Cross Assistant Ranch Manager will work under the Colorado Springs Division Manager to operate a cow/calf and yearling operation on the 40k acre Tee Cross Ranch. The Ranch Manager will help execute the Division Manager's plan for Tee Cross Ranch. This includes daily cattle & water checks, infrastructure maintenance and repair, equipment maintenance, cattle feeding and health monitoring, and all other facets of daily ranching. This is a full-time, hands-on role in ranch operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Cattle care: ensure every animal has constant access to water, is in the correct pasture, is provided required feed/mineral/salt, and maintains good health and body condition
• Infrastructure upkeep: maintain and repair all fences, corrals, water infrastructure, and ranch buildings
• Cattle Processing Days: Assist the division manager to execute cattle processing days, ensuring efficient handling, health checks, and record-keeping

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience working on scaled cattle operations
• Skills: Experienced in cattle handling, fencing and water infrastructure, equipment maintenance
• Attributes: Excel in FD's core values of Striving, Accountability, Fundamentals, and Excellence
• Hard-working, reliable, and teachable

Location: Tee Cross Ranch (10 miles south of Ellicott, CO)

Applications Due by November 15th, 2026

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $35,000-$45,000 depending on experience. Housing included on Tee Cross Ranch. PTO.

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