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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer ranch hand in Colorado is $18.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Summer Ranch Hand position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Ranch Hand, you need physical stamina, basic livestock handling skills, and familiarity with outdoor maintenance tasks, with a high school diploma often preferred. Experience using tools like tractors, ATVs, fencing equipment, and sometimes a valid driver’s license is advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to follow instructions help candidates excel in a dynamic ranch environment. These skills ensure tasks are performed safely and efficiently while supporting smooth ranch operations during the busy summer season.

What is a Summer Ranch Hand job?

A Summer Ranch Hand is a seasonal worker who assists with daily operations on a ranch. Duties may include feeding livestock, maintaining fences, herding animals, operating machinery, and general property upkeep. The job requires physical stamina, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Experience with animals and ranch equipment is often preferred but not always required.

What does a typical workday look like for a Summer Ranch Hand?

A typical day for a Summer Ranch Hand involves early mornings and physically demanding tasks such as feeding animals, mucking stalls, repairing fences, and maintaining equipment. You may also assist with herding livestock, monitoring animal health, or irrigating fields depending on the needs of the ranch. The work is often outdoors in all weather conditions and may require teamwork as well as independent problem-solving. Daily schedules can vary based on the ranch's size and specific operations, so flexibility and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed are important. This hands-on experience is a great way to develop practical skills and a strong work ethic while contributing to the ranch’s success.

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Infographic showing various Summer Ranch Hand job openings in Colorado as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 40% Temporary, and 20% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,037 per year, or $18.3 per hour.
Dishwasher/Steward - Summer Season (May-October 2026)

Dishwasher/Steward - Summer Season (May-October 2026)

C Lazy U Ranch

Granby, CO • On-site

$15.16/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Work in the heart of the Rockies!
Now hiring for Summer Season (May-October 2026) - MUST BE ABLE TO WORK UNTIL OCTOBER!
Join a legacy 107 years in the making! C Lazy U Ranch, one of America's top guest ranches, is hiring for the 2026 summer season in beautiful Granby, Colorado. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service that sets us apart. To maintain this standard, we seek enthusiastic, service-oriented professionals with strong communication skills who go above and beyond to create unforgettable guest experiences. We offer below-market housing and three complimentary meals daily. Spend your summer in the Rockies-apply today!
Working Environment: Working Ranch & Guest Hospitality
OBJECTIVE:
The candidate will exhibit integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture and values of C Lazy U to ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given professional, gracious service at all times. Also perform all aspects of the position with efficiency, respect, friendliness, professionalism, teamwork, knowledge, patience, awareness, compassion, courtesy and initiative.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role of dishwasher will be dependent on their skill set but will not be limited to:
  • Follow directions from Executive Chef, CDC and Senior Sous, Stewarding Manager regarding daily duties and tasks.
  • Understands the job at hand, including proper procedures of how to maintain and clean the machinery in use.
  • Able to understand the chemicals being used as well as their purposes.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, periodic sweeping and mopping of floors, taking out trash and replacing bags as needed.
  • Informing Chef/ Stewarding Manager of any equipment, tools or chemicals needed to perform job at hand.
  • Be responsible for the care of plate ware, glassware, and flatware
  • Must not place anything dirty back on a shelf with finished cleaned items.
  • Maintains all HACCP standard operating procedures.
  • Ensures a clean & sanitary workstation, as well as enforcing C Lazy U sanitation standards throughout the facility.
  • Must be able to follow schedule given.
  • Must follow daily cleaning assignments based on procedure set by management, including deep cleaning.
  • Other duties as directed
  • Understand completely all programs, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs.
  • Understand philosophy of management and owner. Displays consistent attention to detail and follow through of all restaurant policies.
  • Collaborates with team to create a culture and restaurant work environment based upon respect; fosters opportunities for team to learn, grow and develop their abilities.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Understanding of how a fine dining restaurant works
  • Must be well groomed, maintain good hygiene, good posture and have required uniform.
  • Must display the image set forth by the owner and restaurant philosophy.
  • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

This job description provides an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the Dishwasher/Steward position and is not intended to be an inclusive list of tasks and expectations. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to revise and change duties as the need arises.
Salary Description
$15.16 + plus tips

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