Responsibilities :
- Assure that cattle have adequate stock water, that pasture fences are maintained and that there is sufficient forage to meet performance goals.
- Meet targeted gains on stockers and replacement heifers during all development phases, on assigned herds.
- Operate at or below annual cow, stocker, or replacement heifer cost goals on assigned herds, including offering recommendations for annual capital and operating budgets to the foreman.
- Assist with and / or complete resource planning for the stewardship. Develop and follow an annual grazing plan.
- Continuously improving skills and professional self-development by participating in training activities.
- Be responsible for safety within the stewardship.
- Inventory / Reporting - Ensure all required reports (see attached) are accurate and timely and maintain accurate running inventory on the unit cattle.
- Maintain and continuously improve unit infrastructure : Keep all unit fences, corrals, facilities, and equipment neat, clean, and in good repair.
- Responsible for security on their stewardship.
- Build relationships and communicate effectively with coworkers, lease holders and other ranch customers, while representing AgReserves and the ranch professionally at all times.
Qualifications :
- Valid in-state driver’s license with high-school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field preferred.
- 1-3 years’ experience in the cattle industry.
- Proficient in saddling and riding a horse and proficient in effectively handling cattle.
- Proficient in operating farm equipment which includes driving a tractor with implements.
- Able to weld and perform minimal equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Able to tolerate, learn, and perform castrations, euthanize, vaccinate, dehorn, ear tag, notch, brand, take blood samples, and other procedures common practice to animal husbandry.
- Strong communication skills.
- Able to repeatedly lift up to 75 lbs and push, pull, and drag up to 200 lbs. and in a leaned over or squatted position.
- Able to walk and stand for up to 12 hours per day. Must be able to ride a horse for up to 8 hours per day.
- Able to work outside in year-round weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain.
- Able to work an average 45-hour week and 9-hour workday, which can vary frequently and include weekends and holidays to accommodate business needs.
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