Ranch Hand - N. Ranch
K-Bar Ranch Job Type Full-time Description Join the Umpqua Indian Development Corporation (UIDC) family!
About UIDC :
UIDC is a federally chartered corporation and the business division of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. The Tribe operates several businesses - creating jobs and job training opportunities for tribal members and the communities in which they serve.
Why Work for UIDC :
As an applicant of UIDC, you have the ability to work for a diverse array of employment opportunities. Working for UIDC allows you to be part of something special.
You get to work for an employer who encourages Team Members to succeed and grow by providing training, development and advancement opportunities.
We also offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including :
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Employer-paid life and disability plans
- k with up to 3.5% employer match
Perform variety of duties related to operating a ranching / farming business including but not limited to caring for livestock, irrigation systems, operating farming machinery, planting, baling and loading crops, maintenance and repair of equipment.
Duties include but are not limited to :
- Cultivate, plant, spray, weed, and harvest crops and fields.
- Build and repair fences.
- Mow, rake, bale and load (mechanically and physically) crops.
- Feed, gather and doctor livestock.
- Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies and to cultivate or harvest fields.
- Perform hardscape activities, including installation and repair of irrigation systems, resurfacing and grading of paths, rockwork, and erosion control.
- Assist with minor maintenance and repair of ranch / farm equipment (i.e. replace blades, grease machines, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate required. Associates Degree in Agriculture strongly preferred.
- 3+ years verifiable experience working on a professional ranch or farm required.
- 3+ years experience with Irrigation, Livestock and Heavy Equipment Operations required.
- Basic mechanic abilities required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Able to handle multiple priorities and tasks at once in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid Oregon CDL preferred, current Oregon Drivers License, with farm endorsement required with the ability to qualify for the UIDC’s Drivers Program.