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Ranch Maintenance Hand

Sonoita, AZ · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

Ranch Manager Job Type: Full-time, Regular Location: Sonoita, AZ About Hudbay: Hudbay (TSX, NYSE ... Safely operates various types of farm equipment such as post augers, post drivers, portable power ...

Travel Physical Therapist

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$2.0K - $2.1K/day

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How much do farm ranch jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm ranch in Tucson, AZ is $15.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.40 and $16.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a farm ranch?

A Farm Ranch job involves managing and maintaining agricultural land used for farming and livestock. Responsibilities may include planting crops, caring for animals, repairing equipment, and overseeing daily operations. Workers may operate machinery, monitor irrigation systems, and ensure the health of livestock. Depending on the size of the ranch, tasks can range from manual labor to business management. Experience in agriculture, animal husbandry, and machinery operation is often beneficial for this role.

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To thrive in a Farm Ranch role, you need hands-on experience with agricultural practices, animal husbandry, and general maintenance, often acquired through on-the-job training or agricultural coursework. Familiarity with tractors, irrigation systems, livestock management software, and sometimes a commercial driver's license (CDL) are commonly required. Strong work ethic, adaptability, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this position. These abilities are crucial for managing day-to-day operations efficiently and ensuring farm productivity and safety.

What are the typical work hours and conditions like for a farm ranch position?

Farm Ranch roles often involve early mornings and long days, especially during planting, harvest, or calving seasons, and may require weekend or holiday work depending on livestock and crop needs. The work is primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, so candidates should be comfortable with physically demanding tasks and changing environments. Working as part of a small, close-knit team is common, which allows for strong camaraderie and skill-building. The fast pace and diverse daily responsibilities offer plenty of opportunities to gain hands-on experience and advance to supervisory or specialized roles over time.

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Ranch Maintenance Hand

Copper World Inc

Sonoita, AZ • On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Role Title:

Ranch Maintenance Hand

Reports to:

Ranch Manager

Job Type:

Full-time, Regular

Location:

Sonoita, AZ

About Hudbay:

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States.


Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.


The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.


Mission:

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.


Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the Ranch Manager, the Ranch Maintenance Hand will be responsible for operating and maintaining the operational condition of the ranch equipment, ranch housing, water systems, infrastructure, and landscaping.


ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Provides general care to livestock by feeding, providing directed health care, and assisting with breeding, calving, and selling animals.
  • Herding, handling, transporting, feeding, watering, branding, protecting, shoeing, and raising ranch livestock.
  • Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ranch housing, water distribution systems, landscaping, and general physical infrastructure.
  • Safely operating light vehicles and ranch machinery such as pick-up trucks, tractors, water buffalo, cattle trailers, by obeying applicable traffic laws, following operator instructions, and wearing appropriate safety equipment such as goggles, gloves, or other protective clothing.
  • Safely operates various types of farm equipment such as post augers, post drivers, portable power tools such as gasoline-operated power tools, sprayers, trimmers, and chain saws, electrically operated drills and saws, and gas or electrically operated welders by following operator instructions and wearing appropriate safety equipment such as goggles, gloves, or other protective clothing.
  • Maintaining ranch equipment, corrals, buildings, facilities, grazing lands, and property in an orderly, clean and safe manner.
  • Constructing new, or repairing existing, fences
  • Maintenance of all associated infrastructure
  • Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
  • Handyman and carpentry skills are required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

  • Education: A high school education or the equivalent is required
  • Experience: At least three years of experience working on a farm or ranch and performing work such as caring for livestock, fixing fences, cutting trees, mowing, and baling hay, etc. Experience in operating and maintaining farm equipment, such as tractors, mowers, chain saws, etc. is required
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.


NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements:

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver’s license.

Why Hudbay?

  • At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
  • We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
    • Annual performance bonuses
    • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
    • Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
    • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
    • An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
    • Company housing for this position.
  • Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.


Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.