PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThere is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n- Solid cattle-handling skills, especially horseback work (Not Looking For a "Cowboy")\r\n- Hands-on calving and herd health experience\r\n- Practical knowledge of nutrition and animal care\r\n- Ability to diagnose and treat cattle in the pasture\r\n- Experience with hay production and feeding equipment\r\n- Strong work ethic, good attitude, and willingness to pitch in wherever needed\r\n- Mechanical aptitude for routine maintenance and ranch repairs\r\n- A self-starter who thrives in the mountain ranch lifestyle and is looking for a long-term opportunity\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a good Ranch Assistant for this cow/calf operation in beautiful colorful Colorado. Nestled in the heart of Colorado s mountain country, this cow/calf and hay operation takes pride in strong cattle, well-managed pastures, and a lifestyle rooted in hard work and integrity. We are looking for a dedicated Ranch Assistant who values teamwork, independence, and the rewarding challenges of ranch life.\r\n\r\nWhat You ll Do:\r\n- Work cattle horseback, including roping for pasture doctoring\r\n- Assist with all aspects of cow/calf management, including calving, feeding, doctoring, etc.\r\n- Monitor herd health, identify and treat sick cattle, and manage nutrition programs\r\n- Operate and maintain haying and feeding equipment\r\n- Contribute to hay production and winter feeding programs\r\n- Build and repair fence, maintain ranch infrastructure, and keep equipment in good working order\r\n- Take initiative while also working closely with the ranch manager to keep operations running smoothly\r\n\r\nWhy Join Us:\r\nThis is more than a job - it s a chance to be part of a ranch that values its people as much as its livestock. You ll live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of Colorado, surrounded by mountain views and wide-open spaces. For the right person, this position offers stability, pride in your work, and room to grow into larger responsibilities.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBENEFITS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n3 Bedroom Home, Utilities, Beef, Work Vehicle\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.\r\n\r\nIf you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.\r\n
