Ranch Technician

Employer:

Turner Enterprises Management, LLC Job Title:

Ranch Technician Location:

Vermejo Park Ranch -

Raton, NM Type:

Full Time / Salary / Exempt /

Non-Benefits Eligible Housing:

Yes Do you enjoy wide open spaces, and do you have a passion for preserving them? Have you dreamed of being a part of the largest and most progressive bison operation in the world? At Turner Ranches , we re dedicated to sustainable ranching and conservation, and we re looking for talented, like-minded individuals to be a part of our growing team. Vermejo Park Ranch, a pristine, 560,000-acre bison ranch located in northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, is seeking an energetic Ranch Technician who is passionate about water systems, low-stress livestock handling and innovative grazing practices. Learn more about Vermejo Park Ranch .

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position provides essential support across various ranch operations. As a Ranch Technician, you will assist with bison care and handling, including fencing and water system maintenance. Additionally, you will help operate and maintain ranch infrastructure and construction equipment. The ability and skills to use ATVs/UTVs to perform ranch work, including moving bison, is required. You will also be responsible for: Assisting with the maintenance and repair of windmills, solar units, and water tanks. Feeding and monitoring bison in corrals and maintaining accurate written and electronic records. Supporting herd management through low-stress handling techniques, including the use of temporary electric fencing and mobile water systems for sub-herds of up to 300 animals. Utilizing software applications to track bison movements, feed and vaccine inventories, and other operational records. Constructing and maintaining ranch infrastructure, including fences, water systems, corrals, buildings, and related facilities. Handling and moving bison on pasture, open range, and in corrals using low-stress methods by foot, ATV, or UTV. Assisting with range monitoring, research efforts, and various Natural Resources projects. Maintaining a positive attitude and professional demeanor in interactions with guests, ranch staff, and external partners. Safely operating and maintaining tractors, vehicles, ATVs/UTVs, and other ranch equipment. Administering vaccinations to livestock using syringes and hypodermic needles. Actively participating in ranch safety programs and meetings, including training on the safe use of vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Performing general ranch duties and assisting other team members as directed by the Bison Manager or Ranch Manager.

What this isn t:

Working on horseback. A management or supervisory position A 9-to-5 job

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) This position requires operation of vehicles, and you ll need to possess a valid driver s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company s insurance provider You ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law

Preferred:

Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling techniques Proficiency in operating heavy equipment, tractors, and ATVs/UTVs Bachelor s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a related field Two or more years of experience in production agriculture or ranch operations Welding and fabrication skills Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

YOUR QUALITIES

Extreme Ownership Commitment to Mission and Team Range Management / Management Intensive Grazing (MIG) Management Stockmanship Initiative and adaptability Humility and ability to learn from others

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS

The Company offers full time employees an elite benefits package, including medical dental and vision insurance, basic life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off and paid holidays.

ACCOMMODATIONS

On-ranch housing will be provided subject to a Company Housing Agreement and Company policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

On a regular basis, you can expect to: Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Perform physical labor for extended periods of time. On a frequent basis, you can expect to: Ride an ATV/UTV for extended periods of time on uneven, rough terrain and occasionally on roads and flat terrain while performing ranch duties. Climb ladders and pipe corrals, drag and place flood irrigation dams, climb in and out of irrigation ditches, and wade in thigh-deep flowing water. Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. On an occasional basis, you can expect to: Lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. You will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. You will frequently be exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. You will occasionally by exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company s Human Resources Department for consideration. Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace. For more information, visit www.tedturner.com .