Cowboy

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 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.