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How much do summer ranch hand jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer ranch hand in the United States is $17.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 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 the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Full Time, 67% Part Time, 5% Temporary, 18% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,173 per year, or $17.4 per hour.
Fuels Crew Technician

Fuels Crew Technician

Jackson Family Wines

Santa Rosa, CA

$18.84 - $21.81/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Fuels Crew Technician operates in the Wildland Urban Interface and is responsible for operating chainsaws, string trimmers and hand tools to limb up trees, operating skid steer with masticator, grapple bucket and chipper to remove small trees, bushes, and other vegetation to provide a fire resilient landscape enterprise wide.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
  • Competently operate large and small power machinery to include chainsaws, string trimmers, skid steer, masticators, grapple buckets and other tools.
  • Operates multiple tools to limb up trees, remove small trees, bushes, and other vegetation as directed.
  • Operates tractor with mower attachment.
  • Moves cut vegetation to a chipper and feeds vegetation into the chipper.
  • Participates in the JFW Fire Prevention Team.
  • Participate in JFW and OSHA safety training.
  • Maintains all of equipment and/or implements in a clean and operational manner.
  • Performs basic maintenance on equipment and reports equipment deficiencies to manager.
  • Reports all mechanical deficiencies to manager immediately.
  • Participation in pile burning.
  • Must follow all safety procedures and prioritize safety at all times.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Essential Skills, Experience, and Education
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Valid class C California driver's license required.
  • Must be able to haul equipment and tow trailer with a truck.
  • Fully knowledgeable of and proven experience safely operating chainsaws, string trimmers, hand tools, skid steer, tractor and chipper.
  • Must be able to read, interpret and follow all Company rules including Company's safety rules and regulations at all times.
  • Able to read and understand rules of operation and maintenance manuals.
Other: The work schedule is 8-hour days. Each day starts and ends at the Kellogg Ranch (Knights Valley in Sonoma County).
Physical Requirements:
  • Strength, stamina and agility are necessary to hike steep, uneven terrain while carrying heavy equipment.
  • Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and or move up to 50 pounds repetitively; is exposed to wet and or humid conditions, dust as well as seasonal weather (summer heat, cold weather, rain). Position requires repetitive sitting, foot controls, kneeling,
  • May work on high sloped terrain.
  • Position requires repetitive sitting, foot controls, kneeling, bending, stooping, walking.
WAGE TRANSPARENCY:
The base pay for this role ranges from $18.84 - $21.81per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.
BENEFITS:
  • Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
  • Wine discounts!
Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.
Employment Type: Regular Full Time (RFT) Replacement

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