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Weekend Ranch Cowboy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SummaryAs a Feedlot Cowboy, you'll play a vital role in caring for our feedlot cattle. Your ... Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be able to work extended ...

Summary As a Feedlot Cowboy, you'll play a vital role in caring for our feedlot cattle. Your ... Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be able to work extended ...

Summary As a Feedlot Cowboy, you'll play a vital role in caring for our feedlot cattle. Your ... Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be able to work extended ...

Summary As a Feedlot Cowboy, you'll play a vital role in caring for our feedlot cattle. Your ... Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be able to work extended ...

Equipment Operator

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

Maverick Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Fort Worth, TX. Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is ... Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long ...

Greenskeeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Maverick Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Fort Worth, TX. Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is ... Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays * Ability to meet ...

Greenskeeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Maverick Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Fort Worth, TX. Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is ... Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays * Ability to meet ...

Irrigator

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Maverick Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Fort Worth, TX. Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is ... Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long ...

Golf Services

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$10.75 - $14.75/hr

Maverick Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Fort Worth, Texas. Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is ... Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long ...

Equipment Operator

Fort Worth, TX

$18.25 - $25/hr

Maverick Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Fort Worth, TX. Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is ... The community offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and cowboy culture, embracing a laid ...

Maverick Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Fort Worth, TX. Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is ... Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long ...

Dishwasher/Porter

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$12.50 - $16/hr

Maverick Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Fort Worth, TX. Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is ... The community offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and cowboy culture, embracing a laid ...

Irrigation Tech

Fort Worth, TX

$18.25 - $24/hr

Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is seeking an Irrigation Technician to join the Golf Course ... Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a shift ...

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How much do weekend ranch cowboy jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend ranch cowboy in the United States is $20.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Ranch Cowboy, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Ranch Cowboy, you need strong horsemanship, livestock handling skills, basic veterinary knowledge, and often prior ranch experience. Familiarity with ranch equipment, ATVs, fencing tools, and sometimes certifications in animal husbandry or safety are commonly used in this role. Reliability, physical stamina, problem-solving, and clear communication help you stand out when working with teams and managing unpredictable ranch situations. These skills are vital for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and well-being of livestock and smooth ranch operations, especially during busy weekends.

What are the typical responsibilities and work hours for a Weekend Ranch Cowboy?

As a Weekend Ranch Cowboy, your primary responsibilities include caring for livestock, maintaining fences, assisting with feeding routines, and supporting any ongoing ranch operations. Weekend shifts often start early in the morning and may require long hours, especially during busy seasons like calving or branding. You’ll typically work closely with other ranch hands and may also interact with veterinarians or equipment operators. Adaptability and teamwork are key, as tasks can vary based on weather and ranch needs.

What are Weekend Ranch Cowboys?

Weekend Ranch Cowboys are individuals who typically work on ranches during weekends, assisting with tasks such as herding cattle, maintaining fences, feeding livestock, and performing general ranch upkeep. Many weekend ranch cowboys have primary jobs during the week and work on ranches part-time for extra income or enjoyment. This role requires practical knowledge of animal handling, basic veterinary care, and operating ranch equipment. Weekend ranch cowboys play a vital part in supporting ranch operations, especially during busy seasons or when full-time staff need additional help.

What is the difference between Weekend Ranch Cowboy vs Part-Time Ranch Hand?

AspectWeekend Ranch CowboyPart-Time Ranch Hand
CredentialsExperience with cattle, riding skills, basic ranch knowledgeSimilar; often requires riding experience and ranch work familiarity
Work EnvironmentRanches, outdoor, physically demandingSame; outdoor ranch setting
Employer & IndustryRanch owners, agricultural industryRanch owners, agricultural industry
Work SchedulePrimarily weekends, part-time hoursFlexible, often weekends or evenings

Both roles involve outdoor ranch work, riding, and cattle handling, but a Weekend Ranch Cowboy typically has more specialized riding skills and may perform more advanced tasks. A Part-Time Ranch Hand may have a broader range of duties with flexible hours. Both are essential for ranch operations and share similar credentials and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Ranch Cowboy job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 32% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 57% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $42,416 per year, or $20.4 per hour.
Pen Rider / Vaquero

Pen Rider / Vaquero

Simplot Company

Burbank, WA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 18 days ago


J.R. Simplot rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 377 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.SummaryAs a Feedlot Cowboy, you'll play a vital role in caring for our feedlot cattle.

Your responsibilities include monitoring livestock health, identifying animals in need of attention, and administering appropriate treatments. Throughout your work, you'll ensure that all cattle are handled safely, professionally, and humanely, contributing to the overall well-being of the livestock.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Monitor cattle health by safely riding feedlot pens on horseback to identify sick, injured, or stressed animals, and safely remove them for medical treatment.Support cattle operations by assisting with receiving, unloading, sorting, and processing livestock as directed by the Feedlot and/or Cattle Manager/Supervisor.Administer medical care to sick or injured cattle in accordance with treatment plans established by the Staff Veterinarian.Move and rotate cattle between pens as instructed by the Cattle Manager/Supervisor and/or Lead Cowboy to align with production schedules.Care for horses by training, shoeing, feeding, and providing medical treatment to maintain healthy, productive animals.Perform additional tasks as assigned to support overall feedlot operations.QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent (preferred but not required).Previous experience working with cattle in one or more of the cattle production segments, such as cow-calf, stocker, or cattle feedingSolid knowledge of animal health and cattle conditions, typically gained through a minimum of two years in a feedlot or ranch setting.Adequate horsemanship skills - in a feedlot settingMust provide own tackLanguage SkillsAbility to read and understand basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write clear and simple correspondence.Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group settings with customers, clients, and fellow employees.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.Ability to perform basic calculations involving U.S.

currency, as well as units of weight, volume, and distance.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense to follow detailed but straightforward written or verbal instructions.Ability to solve problems involving a limited number of concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations 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 mount and unmount horse multiple times a day and sit in a saddle for long periods of time.When freezing conditions occur, must be able to safely mount and dismount a horse to break ice as needed.Must be able to frequently push, pull, and twist while working on horseback.Frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands/fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, or controls.Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed primarily outdoors in feedlot pens with cattle present.

Employees are regularly exposed to varying weather conditions, including rain, snow, wind, heat, and cold.The role involves regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and occasional work near moving mechanical parts or in wet and/or humid conditions.Noise levels in the work environment range from moderate to loud.Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be able to work extended shifts of 10-11 hours per day.Success in this role requires the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to achieve organizational goals.Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Job Requisition ID: 24457Travel Required: NoneLocation(s): L&L Feedlot Pasco - BurbankCountry: United StatesWage range or rate of pay: 21.52/HRThe compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.Attractive total rewards package that includes:Medical, dental, vision coverage401(k) savings plan10 Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (where applicable)Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)Education Assistance (where applicable)Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**Nearest Major Market: Kennewick


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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Boise, ID, US

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