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Canyon Ranch

Ranch Rover

Tucson, AZ

$18 - $18.50/hr

Welcome guests warmly, assist with luggage, valet services, and facilitate smooth check-ins and check-outs. Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for ranch amenities, activities, and local ...

Canyon Ranch

Ranch Rover

Tucson, AZ

$18/hr

Welcome guests warmly, assist with luggage, valet services, and facilitate smooth check-ins and check-outs. Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for ranch amenities, activities, and local ...

Canyon Ranch

Ranch Rover

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$18 - $18.50/hr

Welcome guests warmly, assist with luggage, valet services, and facilitate smooth check-ins and check-outs. Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for ranch amenities, activities, and local ...

Canyon Ranch

Full Time Ranch Rover

Lenox, MA · On-site

$19 - $19.76/hr

Warmly welcome guests, assist with luggage and valet services, and facilitate smooth check-ins and check-outs. * Serve as a knowledgeable resource for ranch amenities, activities, and local ...

D.R. Horton, Inc

Lodge Assistant

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

Teams of 2 preferred (Lodge Assistant Ranch Hand) - shared housing included. Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and ...

King Ranch, Inc.

Lot Hand

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Assemble customer orders (including trucks) from stock and or customers and assist with loading ... To attract and retain the best talent possible, King Ranch, Inc. is committed to providing a ...

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What are some typical daily tasks an Assistant Ranch Hand can expect to perform?

As an Assistant Ranch Hand, your daily tasks often include feeding and watering livestock, cleaning stalls or pens, maintaining fences, and checking animal health. You may also assist with seasonal work such as moving herds, branding, or helping with veterinary procedures. Teamwork is important, as you'll frequently coordinate with other ranch hands and supervisors to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities, especially during busy seasons, are key to succeeding in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Ranch Hand, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Ranch Hand, you need hands-on skills in livestock care, basic equipment operation, and general ranch maintenance, typically gained through on-the-job experience or agricultural training. Familiarity with tools such as tractors, fencing equipment, and sometimes animal health monitoring systems is common. Strong work ethic, reliability, and effective communication are vital soft skills for working well with supervisors and other ranch staff. These abilities are crucial for maintaining ranch operations efficiently, ensuring animal welfare, and contributing positively to the ranch team.

What are Assistant Ranch Hands?

Assistant Ranch Hands are entry-level workers who help with the daily operations on a ranch. Their duties often include feeding and watering livestock, repairing fences, cleaning barns, maintaining equipment, and assisting with animal care. They typically work under the supervision of a ranch manager or experienced ranch hands. This position is crucial for keeping the ranch running smoothly and ensuring the health and safety of the animals. Assistant Ranch Hands may also learn more advanced skills as they gain experience.

What is the difference between Assistant Ranch Hand vs Ranch Hand?

AspectAssistant Ranch HandRanch Hand
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic knowledge of ranch workHigh school diploma or equivalent; extensive hands-on experience
Work EnvironmentAssists with daily ranch chores, often under supervisionPerforms ranch tasks independently, often outdoors in various weather conditions
Job ResponsibilitiesSupports feeding, fencing, and general maintenanceHandles livestock care, fencing, and equipment maintenance independently

The main difference between an Assistant Ranch Hand and a Ranch Hand is experience and level of responsibility. An Assistant Ranch Hand typically supports more experienced staff and performs basic tasks, while a Ranch Hand works more independently with greater responsibility for livestock and ranch operations.

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Ranch Hand I, Seasonal Full-Time

Ranch Hand I, Seasonal Full-Time

Family Office

Kilauea, HI

$30 - $35/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

We are looking for talented professionals to be a part of a dynamic team. We place a focus on professionalism, kindness, integrity, and a high level of confidentiality, with the goal to deliver best in class service while providing a positive working experience for its staff.

Job Summary

The Ranch Hand I is a ranch labor position responsible for assisting with daily livestock care and ranch maintenance. This position provides support for feeding, watering, facility upkeep, and basic ranch tasks while developing foundational skills in livestock handling, equipment use, and safe work practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with feeding and watering livestock according to schedules
  • Help move, sort, and handle cattle and other livestock under supervision
  • Clean corrals, barns, pens, and livestock areas
  • Observe livestock and report signs of illness or injury
  • Assist with fence repair and general ranch upkeep
  • Load and unload feed, hay, and supplies
  • Maintain water troughs and other bask ranch facilities
  • Keep work areas clean and organized
  • Operate ranch vehicles (UTVS, trucks)
  • Assist with equipment setup, cleanup, and basic maintenance
  • Follow supervisor instructions and safety protocols
  • Participate in training and skill development
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

  • Prior ranch experience preferred but not required
  • Interest in agriculture preferred
  • Ability to follow direction and learn quickly
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

  • Bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, squatting
  • Pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Working outdoors with or without wet, dusty or windy weather conditions
  • Strong physical stamina and the ability to perform strenuous tasks

Competencies

  • Trustworthiness and Integrity: Always acting in the best interest of the owner
  • Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal, to relate insights and understanding of issues or problems in a skillful way to supervisors, colleagues, external parties and owners; understanding of the necessity and protocol to pass on important information
  • Team Player: Connects with coworkers, leaders, and external vendors in an effective manner; considers how his/her actions affect other groups or team members; models a spirit of cooperation with other members of the work group; works effectively and cooperatively across groups; understands the need for and requirements of the chain of command
  • Flexibility: Ability to work both independently and in a team setting; willingness to work in a wide range of roles, as needed; willingness to assist other departments, as needed
  • Critical Thinking: Asks the right questions to obtain the information needed to assess situations properly; anticipates and responds quickly to problems; finds ways to get projects accomplished efficiently; positively impacts the team by managing time effectively
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented; ability to execute projects and tasks with excellence
  • Proactive: Goes above and beyond what needs to be done; has the confidence to initiate action independently and address unexpected problems or opportunities without prompting
  • Discretion: Understanding of the nature of private family service and the need for absolute privacy and confidentiality
Salary Range
$30—$35 USD

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees as well as providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the various locations where we operate. We encourage applicants from all ages and backgrounds.